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Philippines ferry fire rescues 30 bodies
Philippine authorities have recovered 30 bodies from the ferry "MV John Aster," which was engulfed in flames and quickly caught fire onboard, raising the death toll to 35. The bodies were found in the economy class section after the vessel ran aground near Coron Island in Palawan Province, while 54 people remain missing. The fire started in the cargo hold within seconds, and according to survivors' testimonies, some passengers were unable to put on their life jackets before leaving the ship. This incident comes amid a series of recurring ferry accidents in the Philippines, a country that heavily relies on affordable sea transportation between its islands.
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