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RNZAF looking for 18 missing after ferry disaster Kiribati

Stuff.co.nz by MICHAEL FIELD Last updated 13:54 17/07/2009
A RNZAF Orion is heading to Kiribati to look for 18 people who have been missing since a ferry capsized on Monday. "The New Zealand Rescue Co-ordination Centre received a formal request to help in the search for the missing people late yesterday," says Squadron Leader Kavae Tamariki. The ferry was en route from Tarawa to Maiana Island on Monday when it capsized around midday 4-5 nautical miles from its destination. It was understood to be carrying 45 people. Five people swam ashore and raised the alarm. Some smaller craft then conducted a sea search and on Tuesday a local helicopter joined the search. Reports from the Island say 20 people have been found, 7 are confirmed dead and around 18 are still missing.

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Comment by Terenga. Sukong on July 19, 2009 at 6:15am
I just want to say that I feel for those who are missing, but I pray that God will be them, if theya re still alive awaiting for help. I pray for the families of those who people who are still missing, just want to encourage them to keep praying for their families who are still missing. I thank God also for the lives of those who manage to survive.

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