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June 23rd, 2008

11 dead, 34 survivors recovered from ferry accident

Posted: 11:33 AM ET

(CNN) - Rescuers have found at least 34 survivors and at least 11 dead
from a ferry that capsized in a typhoon, the Philippine Information Agency said
Monday.
A total of 864 people were on board the Princess of the Stars –
including 725 passengers, according to the ship's owner, Sulpicio Lines.
A Red Cross official said victims and survivors from other fishing boats
that capsized in the area have been found as well.


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