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Transcript reveals confusion over ferry evacuation

JINDO, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean ferry that sank was crippled by confusion and indecision well after it began listing, a radio transcript released Sunday showed, suggesting the chaotic situation...

News on the go: April 18, 2014

Emily Mills April 17, 2014

A ferry sunk off the coast of southern South Korea Wednesday, killing 25 passengers and leaving about 270 missing. Officials said there were 179 survivors. The death toll was expected to rise as water...

Confused, chaotic scene described on sinking ferry 


Foster Klug, AP & Youkyung Lee, AP April 17, 2014

MOKPO, South Korea (AP) — There was chaos and confusion on the bridge of a sinking ferry, with the captain first trying to stabilize the listing vessel before ordering its evacuation, a crewman said...