Bodies From Charred Philippine Ferry Arrive at Port After Fire that Killed at Least 35
Authorities recovered 30 bodies after the fire was declared out, and investigators are examining whether an explosion triggered the blaze.
- On Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard recovered 30 bodies from the passenger vessel MV June Aster, which caught fire Wednesday night near the waters off Coron, Palawan.
- Departing Manila on Tuesday night, the vessel carried 117 passengers and 17 crew members when the blaze erupted 1.2 nautical miles northeast of Barangay Marcilla.
- Survivors reported hearing an explosion before flames rapidly spread, prompting the PCG to deploy an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to investigate whether an explosion triggered the fire.
- Commodore Noemie Cayabyab confirmed the remains were transported via the BRP Cape Enga, with arrival at the Port of Coron expected around 11 a.m. Saturday.
- Authorities continue investigating the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined, while the PCG conducts an aerial survey to assess the site where the vessel is located.
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The Philippine authorities have raised 76 deaths this Saturday from the fire of a passenger ship near the tourist island of Corón, in the west of the...
The Philippine Coast Guard has found another 41 bodies on board the burned ferry near the Philippines. This brings the death toll to 76.
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The Philippine Coast Guard has found another 41 bodies on board the burned ferry near the Philippines. This brings the death toll to 76.
There are still 54 people who are missing as a result of the fire near the island of Coron, indicates a provisional balance sheet
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Philippines ferry fire: 30 charred bodies brought ashore for identification
Thirty charred bodies from the MV June Aster were brought to Coron as search teams continued recovering victims from the burned ferry. The tragedy has triggered criminal and safety probes into the crew's actions and the cause of the fire.
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