4 bodies of Cessna 340 victims retrieved

Four remains of Cessna 340 crash victims were successfully retrieved, Camalig Mayor Carlos Baldo Jr. said (Photo courtesy of Baldo Jr. / Facebook)

By Gabriela Baron

Four remains of Cessna 340 crash victims were successfully retrieved on Thursday afternoon, March 2, Camalig Mayor Carlos Baldo Jr. said.

The first body arrived in Anoling, Camalig Wednesday night, while the second and third bodies were dropped off early Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, the fourth and last body is expected to be dropped off by late afternoon, according to Baldo.

The Sangguniang Bayan of Camalig earlier approved a resolution commending and recognizing all efforts rendered by individuals and groups involved in the Cessna 340 search and retrieval operations.

Cessna 340 was carrying four passengers, a pilot, a crew, and two Australian nationals.

It was reported missing on Feb. 18. -ag

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