Death toll in Rakhine ferry sinking rises to 55
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The death toll has now risen to 55 after 19 more bodies were found in the Naungtaw River where the Aungtakun-3 ferry sank at around 7pm on March 13 in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, according to the state government.
"We are working together in search and rescue efforts with other officials from Kyaukphyu District Administration and the navy base there. I also took part in moving the bodies," said Police Colonel Bo Bo Oo.
The ferry carried 216 passengers.
Hla Maung Thein, who was in charge of the ferry, has been under police custody.
