27 people confirmed dead in Christmas Island disaster

December 15, 2010

Rescuers have recovered 27 bodies from the wreckage of a boat that sank off Christmas Island this morning. Customs and Border Protection have just confirmed the number after an all-day search and rescue operation which is still ongoing. A further 41 people have been rescued, while another man made it to shore by himself. www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/27-people-confirmed-dead-in-christmas-island-disaster-20101215-18xkm.html