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Catamaran capsize: First batch of victims arrive in KK

Jan 30, 2017

The first batch of victims from the boat capsize off Sabah waters have arrived in Kota Kinabalu. 

20 survivors and the bodies of 3 who died arrived on a fishing boat, escorted by a Maritime Enforcement Agency vessel and a police marine boat.

A total of 22 people were rescued, and search operations are ongoing for 6 people who are still missing.

The catamaran, carrying 28 Chinese tourists and 3 crew was sailing from Tanjung Aru to Pulau Mengalum when it was reported missing on Saturday.