70 Missing as Ferry Sinks in Phillipines

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A ferry sank off the central island of Leyte in the Philippines on Saturday evening in the midst of bad weather. At least 84 people were on the ferry. However, 14 have been rescued so far, and 70 are missing. Yahoo News reports.

Rescue operations are still ongoing. According to report,"The ferry had problems with steering and had also been buffeted by heavy rains, worsened by Typhoon Kalmaegi which is approaching the northern Philippines."

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