7 more bodies recovered, launch capsize death toll rises to 15
Sunday, 4 May 2014
Seven more bodies have been recovered from the site of Saturday’s launch capsize in Patuakhali’s Galachipa, raising the death toll in the mishap to 15.
At least 13 more passengers are still missing, according to locals, according to a news agency.
The bodies were found after rescue operations resumed Sunday morning, Sub-Inspector Abdul Halim of Kalagachhia Police Outpost said.
Eight bodies were recovered Saturday night.
The vessel, ML Shathil, left Galachipa terminal for Patuakhali town on Saturday afternoon and was caught in the storm in the Kalagachhia river.