October 5, 2017
Two passengers died and four were missed when a ferry
capsized in the Taninthayi River yesterday morning.
The two who died were identified as Daw San Kyu, 65, of Dawei
ward in Myeik Township, and Daw Htay Htay Haling.
Upon hearing of the accident, Daw Tin Yee, Phythu Hluttaw
representative of Kyun Su Township, U Khin Maung Aye, head of Kyun Su
Township’s general administration department, Police Major Aye Min, officials,
rescue teams and local seamen went to the scene and carried out rescue efforts.
The fatal incident occurred as the ferry was on its way from Min Thann to Maung
Hlaw villages on the Thaninthayi River, with about 30 people onboard. The ferry
was about 42 feet long, nine feet wide and about three feet high. It was driven
by San Linn, also known as Moke Lone Kyaw.
Khaing Htoo, Myeik (IPRD)
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
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