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Capsized Philippine Ferry Toxic
July 1, 2008 | AFP

The Princess of the Stars, the ferry which capsized during Typhoon Fengshen on June 22, was illegally transporting tons of toxic pesticides. Salvage teams are evaluating the best way to remove the chemicals from the wreckage.


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