Rescued passengers arrive at Philippine port after ferry capsize

[Starmix]

According to the report, rescued passengers arrived at a southern Philippine port after a ferry they were on capsized early on Monday (January 26) morning, killing at least 15 people, with 316 rescued.

The report stated that they were ushered off boats, with some wrapped in thermal blankets and others being carried on stretchers, according to images released on Facebook by Basilan governor Mujiv Hataman.

Reuters was able to confirm the location from terrain, building exterior, road, and port layout, and corroborating footage by authorities. Reuters was able to confirm the date of the footage from a statement by authorities.

The report added that the ferry that capsized was en route to Jolo in Sulu province after departing from Zamboanga. The Philippine Coast Guard said the vessel, operating within its authorised passenger capacity of 352, had 332 passengers on board and 27 crew members.

The ferry could be overloaded. The port authority should not have allowed the ferry to carry more than its capacity. Fifteen died, and this number is not easy to bear by the concerned families.

 

[Stardom22]

Great that quite a good number of people have been rescued. Water accidents have really increased in numbers nowadays.

 

[Starmix]

I'm also happy that many were rescued but so sad, there are 15 fatalities. The cause is not due to overloading. The investigation is still ongoing.