Philippine ferry fire death toll jumps to 35
Summary
Philippine rescuers recovered 30 more bodies from a burned-out ferry, raising the death toll to 35 as search and rescue operations continued. Authorities say 84 people were still missing after the fire tore through the vessel carrying more than 130 passengers and crew.
Key Points
- Rescuers recovered 30 bodies from the burned ferry after gaining access to the vessel for the first time on Friday.
- The death toll from the blaze rose to 35, while 84 people were still reported missing and 43 had been rescued.
- Families of missing passengers expressed frustration over the lack of information as search efforts continued.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, though survivor accounts described explosions before the blaze spread.
