10 bodies recovered following Guyana ferry tragedy

The minister added that the captain and at least one other crewmember had tested positive for marijuana, raising fears that use of the drug may have contributed to the incident.

Officials have also noted that the names of some survivors were not listed on the vessel's passenger manifest, thus resulting in conflicting accounts as to the actual number of people who were on board when the incident occurred.

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