Rescue helicopters fly over a sinking South Korean passenger ferry. Photo: AP Rescue helicopters fly over a sinking South Korean passenger ferry. Photo: AP
Rescue helicopters fly over a sinking South Korean passenger ferry. Photo: AP
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South Korean ferry crew sought assistance as vessel started to list badly before sinking

Conversations between crew and Jeju Vessel Traffic Services Centre reveal ferry started to disappear beneath the waves in a matter of minutes

Topic |   South Korea ferry disaster
Associated Press in Seoul

Updated: 2:53pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Rescue helicopters fly over a sinking South Korean passenger ferry. Photo: AP Rescue helicopters fly over a sinking South Korean passenger ferry. Photo: AP
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