Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

<p>Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodies</p><p>The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/guyana">Guyana</a>’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multi