(ANSA) - CARACAS, APRIL 26 - A barge carrying at least 24 people on board, which sailed from Venezuela and probably headed for Trinidad and Tobago, capsized at sea with a provisional death toll of at least six and seven survivors. This was reported by the newspaper Ultimas Noticias of Caracas.
In his newspaper online page refers chel'imbarcazione started on April 19, probably versoTrinidad and Tobago, Tucupita, Delta Amacuro State, con32 Venezuelans willing to emigrate, eight of which peròsono been transferred to another boat. "
The Delta Amacuro state governor, Lizeta HernándezAbchi, said rescuers have so far been able to locate only seven survivors, six men and one woman, who have already been transferred to Tucupita.
Hernández Abchi expressed his sorrow for the loss of human life, assuring that the search for the remaining eleven people will continue with the collaboration of the Armed Forces, police and the population. (HANDLE).
