Burned human remains have been discovered in the economy class section of the passenger ferry MV June Aster, which caught fire off the coast of the Philippines’ Palawan province.
Sea-news.az reports that this information was announced by Philippine Coast Guard official spokesperson Noemi Cayabyab during a press briefing.
The fire aboard the vessel was fully extinguished today. According to Cayabyab, a rescue team deployed to the area conducted a thorough safety inspection of the ship, during which the remains were found.
Expressing deep condolences to the families of the tragedy’s victims, she stated: “Currently, the Coast Guard, police, and other relevant agencies are taking necessary measures to retrieve and identify the remains of the deceased.”
Recall that the Philippine Coast Guard reported a fire aboard the passenger ferry in the coastal waters of Palawan province on September 9. According to the data provided by the agency, the incident resulted in 5 fatalities and the rescue of 43 passengers, while another 84 individuals remain missing.
