A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of Guyana, potentially representing one of the nation’s worst maritime disasters. Initial reports indicate the ferry carried over 100 passengers, but authorities discovered inaccuracies in the passenger manifest, hindering rescue efforts. A criminal investigation has been launched, centering on discrepancies in the passenger list and alleged drug use by the captain and a crew member who reportedly tested positive for marijuana. The inaccuracies raise concerns about the true number of people missing and are complicating the ongoing search. Authorities are focusing on locating survivors and determining the exact causes of the sinking. This incident has prompted national mourning and a full investigation into the ferry’s operations and safety standards. The search continues as the situation remains fluid.