"On the night of 13 March, a public ferry, the Aung Dagun 3, sank near Myebon town in Rakhine State. According to state media, the boat was carrying at least 225 passengers plus crew when it sank en route from Taungup to Sittwe. The most recent reports from state authorities indicate that 169 people were rescued and that at least 69 people died. The Myanmar Government has set up a commission to investigate the incident. The Myanmar Navy, local authorities, local community members and the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) led the search and rescue operations for survivors. Local authorities and the local community in the areas close to where the incident happened mobilized quickly and provided assistance to rescued passengers. There were many reports of heroic efforts made by the local community to rescue passengers and provide emergency assistance..."