Sad ending for sailing couple


Tragedy at sea: The Philippine Navy boarding the ‘Rockall’ after it was found abandoned in the Sulu Sea off southern Philippines. — AP

KOTA KINABALU: Eight years ago, a German couple was kidnapped by Somalis but they survived the harrowing experience after a ransom was paid.

In the wee hours yesterday, they went through a similar ordeal but this time, there was a sad ending.

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