BREAKING NEWS: Boat Accident In Ormoc City Kills 36 People

Total of 36 people died on a Boat accident in Ormoc City

image source :abs-cbnnews by Ronald Conopio

36 people were killed on an unlucky accident that happened on Ormoc City. This is based on the report that was given by the officials of Ormoc City.  

A photo of the boat that is upside down was captured by the Philippine Coast Guard as they were doing a search and rescue operation on Thursday. 

The boat was originally carrying 173 passengers that were bound to Camotes Island. A total number of one hundred and eighteen passengers were rescued and 21 are still missing. 

CDRMMO, Ormoc City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the death count has reached a number of 36 people after travelling a kilometer from the pier. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon. 

The authorities have not yet released the true conditions of the passengers that were rescued but some photos by Serbisyo Publiko, a lot of passengers were taken back to the port. Most of them are unconscious. 

source: abs-cbnnews

Let us hope that the death toll would not go higher. What can you say about this mishap? Share your thoughts below.