Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday that an additional 30 bodies have been recovered from the site of the maritime disaster that initially left five people confirmed dead. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, prompted a large-scale rescue and recovery operation involving multiple agencies. Coast Guard officials said the latest recoveries bring the confirmed death toll to 35, while search teams continue to scour the area for any remaining victims.

Authorities are coordinating with local officials to notify families and to manage the ongoing investigation into the cause of the disaster. The Coast Guard emphasized that all available resources will remain deployed until the operation is fully concluded, and that a comprehensive report will be issued once the investigation is complete.