Stranded at sea: 11 saved after three day ordeal on capsized boat near Sandakan


KOTA KINABALU: Eleven people were stranded for three days at sea, praying for someone to rescue them while sitting on top of their overturned boat in waters off Sandakan.

The six women, two men and three children had got into trouble while on their way to Semporna from Tawau on Wednesday (March 29) when bad weather hit, bringing strong winds and big waves their way.

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