Philippines ferry disaster: death toll rises to 15, hundreds rescued
TL;DR
The passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 capsized early Monday in southern Philippines en route to Jolo from Zamboanga; at least 15 people died and 316 were rescued, with 28 still missing, as search-and-rescue operations – aided by military aircraft and ships – continue and authorities investigate the cause and cross-check passenger manifests amid ongoing maritime-safety concerns.
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- Philippines: 15 dead after ferry carrying 300 passengers sinks BBC
- Philippine officials say ferry carrying more than 350 people has sunk and rescuers have saved more than 200 passengers ABC News
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