245 Rescued From Burning Ferry in Philippine Waters, 3 Dead
By Associated Press, Wire Service Content Aug. 28, 2019, at 6:54 a.m. More
By JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Fishing boats and passing ships rescued 245 people from a ferry that burned overnight in choppy waters in the southern Philippines but at least three people perished, including a child, coast guard officials said Wednesday.
Survivors described how they feared being killed by either the fire or waves while waiting for hours to be rescued as bright-orange flames engulfed much of the vessel, the M/V Lite Ferry 16, off Dapitan city in Zamboanga del Norte province.
The fire apparently started in the engine room, coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said. Despite the damage, the ferry stayed afloat about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) off Dapitan city, where it was heading from Santander in central Cebu province.
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A tragedy for those who died, rest in peace, while at the same time, an amazing amount of people rescued and that has to be seen as good.
