At Least 15 Dead as Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Southern Philippines Coast
Summary
At least 15 people died and dozens remain missing after the passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstine 3 sank off Basilan coast in the southern Philippines. Over 300 passengers and crew were aboard. Rescue operations continue.
Key Points
- At least 15 people have died after the passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstine 3 capsized off Basilan in the southern Philippines.
- The ferry was carrying over 350 people, including passengers and crew, when it sank about one nautical mile off Baluk-Baluk Island.
- The incident occurred despite favorable weather, about four hours after departing Zamboanga City heading to Jolo Island.
- Rescue efforts by the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force have saved over 316 people, but 28 remain missing and hospitals face overwhelming patient loads.
