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When a ferry was capsized by a typhoon off the coast of the central Philippine island of Sibuyan, rescuers performing searches fear that all on board may have died as a result.

A distress signal was sent out by the MV Princess of the Star the previous night after Typhoon Fengshen hit the country.

A rescue vessel was dispatched, but had to return due to severe weather conditions. The vessel was carrying 626 passengers and 121 crewmembers.