Philippines ferry fire: 30 bodies recovered, 54 still missing
ISTANBUL, Sept 12 — The Philippine Coast Guard said Friday that 30 bodies had been recovered from the charred rema...
On September 12, the Philippine Coast Guard reported that 30 bodies had been recovered from the burnt remains of a passenger ferry that caught fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines. The MV June Aster, carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members, departed from Manila for Coron on Wednesday night before the fire broke out. Five people were confirmed dead immediately following the incident, and 43 others were rescued.
Initially, 86 people were reported missing, but this figure was later adjusted to 84 after two individuals stated they did not board the vessel. The Philippine Coast Guard stated that 30 bodies were identified aboard the vessel after the fire was extinguished and a safety assessment was conducted.
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