Indonesian crewmen rescued

Indonesian crewmen rescued

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.