Guyana ferry death toll rises to 41 as more bodies are recovered

The death toll from a ferry ​that capsized off the ‌coast of Guyana has risen to 41, with 14 ​more bodies recovered, ​the government said on Tuesday, Report informs via Reuters.

⁠The number of people ​who have been rescued ​has risen to 77, the government added.

The vessel overturned late on ​Saturday with 179 people ​on board, leaving dozens of people ‌feared ⁠dead.

Authorities suggested that an inaccurate passenger manifest and suspected drug use by ​the ​crew ⁠may have contributed to the disaster.

The ​government said 16 vessels ​have ⁠been deployed in the wreckage area, with French ⁠and ​local divers leading ​search efforts.