While
rescuers frantically search for survivors, the sinking of the Sewol
ferry is already being called one of South Korea's worst peacetime
disasters
The
ferry that sunk of South Korea’s south coast on Wednesday was named
Sewol, or “time and tide.” Rescue workers on Thursday fought both as
they raced to save hundreds believed to be still trapped inside the
vessel. Boats, helicopters searched the sea, while divers worked to free
people from inside the submerged hulk. According to the latest figures,
9 are dead, 288 missing, and 179 rescued. Given the freezing water
temperature, and the state of the ship, the death toll is expected to
rise.
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