Third Filipino crew found alive in MV Gulf Livestock 1 sinking

The Panamanian-registered MV Gulf Livestock 1, carrying approximately 6,000 cows and 43 crew members (39 Filipinos), sank in the East China Sea after issuing a distress signal amidst Typhoon Maysak.

One Filipino crew member, Sareno Edvarodo, was rescued on Wednesday night and is recovering, while another Filipino rescued on Friday died after being found unconscious.

A third Filipino crew member has been found conscious and able to walk in a life raft.

The Japanese Coast Guard is continuing the search for the remaining missing crew members with the help of three vessels, four airplanes, and two divers.

The vessel was en route to China from New Zealand when it capsized approximately 115 miles west of Amami-Oshima Island.

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