Typhoon Mitag death toll rises to 22 in Philippines

MANILA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Waves caused by Typhoon Mitag capsized two small passenger ferries in a lake overnight, killing at least three people and raising the overall death toll to 22 in the Philippines, local media reported on Wednesday.

The ferries were crossing Taal Lake, south of the country's capital of Manila when strong winds brought about by the typhoon triggered huge waves, Philippine television network ABS-CBN citing rescuers reported.

Three people were confirmed drowned, while about 30 others were rescued. Six others remain missing.

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