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Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.
The survivors were found clinging to a fish trap and floating debris at sea three days after the boat sank.