MONDAY 5 AUGUST 2019

Ferry boats capsize leaving 31

dead in Philippines

Three still missing as recovery efforts continue, say rescuers

Sudden gusts and powerful waves hit the boats off two provinces (Reuters)

CONRAD DUNCAN

At least 31 people have died after three ferry boats capsized in the Philippines, the country’s coastguard said
yesterday.

Rescuers recovered more bodies in rough seas where the boats capsized after being buffeted by fierce winds
and waves off two central Philippine provinces, bringing the death toll to 31 with three still missing.

Coastguard spokesperson Armand Balilo said the dead were mostly passengers of two ferries that flipped

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