4 more bodies retrieved, raising Kerstin toll to 62

DIVERS have recovered four more bodies from the sunken passenger ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 in the waters off Basilan Island as underwater search and retrieval operations continue, authorities said.

Technical divers from the Philippine Coast Guard found the remains of two males and two females inside the Deck B air-conditioned accommodation area of the vessel.

The victims have yet to be formally identified, pending confirmation from their families through personal effects such as clothing and jewelry.

With the latest recovery, the death toll from the January 26 maritime mishap has risen to 62.