Peru Fisherman Lost For 95 Days In Pacific Ocean Returns Home
PAITA, Peru, March 15 (Reuters) – A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his...
At least 23 people drowned earlier today as the ferry Maejan capsized near Ballesteros which is located on the northern tip of Luzon in the Philippines. While the incident pales in comparison to this summer’s capsize of the ferry Princess Of The Stars it suggests that problems of overloading and basic safety have not been fully addressed in the region.
Full details can be found on the AP wire HERE.
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