Recovery operations advance as MV Barima search enters critical phase

What this source establishes

The Chronicle reports Prime Minister Mark Phillips told a press conference that five dives of 45 to 60 minutes each were completed on Friday 24 July, one of which recovered an additional body, bringing the death toll to 73, of whom 69 were identified and 63 released, with 22 funerals completed. He said the search area was expanded by a further 32 square miles, 17 assets remain deployed, divers face strong currents and poor visibility, and preparations are advancing for a possible righting operation.

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