Thai hiker missing on Philippine volcano after fatal explosion
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Manila - A Thai hiker was missing on a Philippine volcano Wednesday, a day after it ejected rocks and ash in a sudden explosion, killing four European tourists and a local guide.
The rescuers earlier found the bodies of the three German nationals, a Spanish woman residing in Germany and the local guide who were killed in Tuesday's explosion at Mount Mayon in Albay province, 350 kilometres south-east of Manila.
"They are now bringing down the remains of the fatalities, and search and rescue teams are scouring the mountain for a Thai climber who is still missing," Albay Governor Joey Salceda said.
A total of 27 foreign and local climbers were on Mayon, including 12 who were injured, when it spewed rocks, ash and steam 500 metres above its summit.//DPA
