Death Toll From Basilan Ferry Sinking Hits 45

Death toll from Basilan ferry sinking hits 45

The death toll from the sinking of a ferry on Basilan climbed to 45 on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said after it pulled two more bodies from the

PCG Locates Sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Off Basilan; Death Toll Rises To 45

Image Credits: PCG/X The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has located the sunken passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, as the death toll from the incident increased to 45 following the latest recovery operations. The PCG said two bodies were recovered on February 4, raising the total number of confirmed fatalities to 45. The number of survivors remains at 316. Earlier, on February 3, the Coast Guard confirmed…

Philippines Ferry Tragedy: 45 Confirmed Dead as Search Continues

The death toll from the tragic sinking of a passenger ferry in the southern Philippines has climbed to 45, according to official statements from the Philippine Coast Guard and local disaster management authorities. Rescue teams continue to battle challenging sea conditions as they search for several passengers still reported missing.