Indonesian crewmen rescued

Sun, 21 Sep 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: DPA

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (DPA): Nine Indonesian crewmen who
survived a shipwreck two weeks ago have been rescued in
Philippine seas and military authorities yesterday declared them
safe.

Authorities said the Indonesian crewmen of the capsized
Jarapin cargo ferry were rescued by Filipino fishermen Sunday
last week, seven days after the ferry capsized in big waves
spawned by a typhoon that struck Indonesia.

Army spokesman Salih Indanan said the survivors drifted at sea
for a week and were found by Filipino fishermen clinging to the
capsized boat off the coast of General Santos City, 1,080
kilometers south of Manila. General Santos lies north of the
Indonesian archipelago.

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