Tag: Capsized
Skipper of Philippine ferry that capsized and left 27 dead allegedly knew boat was filled beyond capacity
- A ferry capsized in a lake in the Philippines, leaving 27 passengers dead. At least 43 others were rescued.
- The country’s coast guard chief is claiming the skipper of the ferry knew his boat was filled beyond capacity.
- A manifest listed that the boat only had 22 passengers in addition to the boat’s three crew members ahead of the trip.
The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided
First Responders Arrive at Capsized Passenger Ferry in the Philippines
Strong winds from Typhoon Doksuri capsized the vessel, killing dozens of people. The Philippine Coast Guard said they rescued at least 40.
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