100 Still Missing In Ferry Disaster

03/02/2012
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Up to 100 people are still missing after a ferry sank off Papua New Guinea.

The 22-year-old vessel sank early yesterday in rough seas.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says 219 people have been rescued and taken aboard some of the ships at the disaster site.

Reporter Glenda Popot in Port Moresby says poor conditions have hampered rescue operations overnight.

"The conditions are not so good, that's why the search is delayed. There are very rough seas, it's making it hard for the rescuers to go about rescuing people."

Photo:Getty/Getty Images News/Mark Kolbe/Staff
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