Hundreds rescued from sinking ferry Posted byadmin September 6, 2009 Five people were killed and 900 rescued when a ferry capsized Sunday in the Philippines, leaving crews scouring the waters for dozens of unaccounted passengers, coast guard officials said. Related posts: 86 missing in Tonga ferry sinking Rescued captain headed back to U.S. 24 riders rescued from California roller coaster 33 missing as ferry sinks near Tonga One rescued after helicopter, plane collide over Hudson River