M/V Kim Nirvana Capsized Off Ormoc City Carrying 173 People (Photos & Video)

A motorized boat, M/V Kim Nirvana capsized off Ormoc City, a kilometer away from the pier as confirmed by the Ormoc City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. According to initial report a total fo 36 people already died after a motorized boat reportedly carrying about 173 people capsized.

Coast Guard

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, they also confirmed that a total of 118 passengers were rescued, while 21 others are still missing.

Netizens posted some photos on Facebook after the reported capsizing of a boat was reported first on social media. A photo posted by Ronald Canopio shows a big portion of the boat already under water.

The boat was bound for Camotes Island.

This is a developing story. We will update this post as soon as possible.

Red Cross

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Posted by Serbisyo Publiko sa Radyo on Thursday, July 2, 2015

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