Army Vessel Capsizes Off Coast; 34 Missing

July 17 2017

Cameroon

The Cameroonian government says more than 30 soldiers are missing after their vessel capsized on Sunday morning, reports Agence France-Presse.

The boat was carrying 37 people when it sank while refueling, said Defense Minister Joseph Assomo on Monday. The vessel was en route from Limbe to Bakassi off the country's southeastern coast.

Three soldiers were rescued; 34 are unaccounted for, said Assomo.

Rough sea conditions likely were likely responsible, reported Reuters. ...

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