The confirmed death toll from
the South Korean ferry that capsized last week has reached 108, as divers
recovered more bodies from the sunken hull. Rescuers searching for bodies have been able to take
advantage of better weather on Tuesday, officials say, with more than 190
passengers still missing or presumed trapped inside the vessel.
The ferry tipped over and sank within two hours, but it is
not yet clear why. The crew have been criticised for allegedly failing to
save passengers. Five have been charged with not fulfilling their duty to
evacuate passengers safely, officials told the South Korean Yonhap news agency.
At least six other crew members are reported to have been
detained. As the ship listed passengers were told to remain in rooms
and cabins, reports suggest, amid confusion on the bridge over whether to order
them to abandon ship. The first distress call from the sinking ferry was made by
a boy with a shaking voice, officials told Reuters.
It reported that his plea for help was followed by about
20 other emergency calls from children on board the ship.
Source: BBC
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