Boat sinks off Malaysia, at least 61 dead
03:18PM Mon 7 Sep, 2015
(CNN)Dozens of people have drowned after a boat carrying around 80 people capsized off the coast of western Malaysia.
More bodies were recovered Sunday, bringing the total to 61.
"The bodies were discovered about eight nautical miles from the location of the incident," Hilir Perak police chief, ACP Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain told reporters, according to Bernama, Malaysia's state media.
"The latest findings bring the number of victims closer to the earlier target of about 70 to 80 passengers. Even though it is approaching the target total, the operation center will remain open until further instructions," he said.
CNN
Photos
