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US Navy to join search for passengers missing from S. Korean ferry

(Agencies) Updated: 2014-04-16 16:01

US Navy to join search for passengers missing from S. Korean ferry

A South Korean passenger ship (C) that has been sinking, is seen at the sea off Jindo April 16, 2014.[Photo/Agencies]

The US Navy has sent a ship to join the search-and-rescue operation for more than 300 passengers missing after a South Korean ferry capsized on Wednesday.

The US Seventh Fleet said the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, which has helicopters on board, was on a routine patrol off South Korea's west coast and was on its way to the scene of the accident.

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