MANILA, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / Nov. 4, 2008) – Dozens of ferry passengers have died after their vessel capsized Tuesday in the central Philippine province of Masbate, authorities said.
Coast Guard and fishermen rescued more than 70 people from the ill-fated MV Dexter Kathleen. Authorities said as many as 40 passengers were confirmed, including children, after the vessel, battered by huge waves and strong wind, capsized at around noontime.
It was unclear how many passengers were in the boat, but other reports said the vessel was overload, although this could not be independently confirmed. Many of the passengers were not listed on the ferry’s manifest.
Search and rescue operation was halted later in the day because of bad weather and poor visibility, but it is expected to resume by day break. The ferry was heading to Sorsogon province from the Masbate town of Dimasalang. (Mindanao Examiner)
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