The captain of the south korean ferry that capsized on wednesday was arrested on charges of negligence along with two of his crew. Prosecutors say an inexperienced third mate was during an difficult waters when the accident occurred. 29 people are confirmed dead and 273 are still missing. Most of the missing our children who were on high school trip. The captain of the ship is facing mediators. Why hethey want to know told passengers to stay in a cabin and not move. He says he thought they were doing the right thing. The current was very strong and the water was cold. I thought if people let the ferry too soon, they could be washed away. The rescue ships had not yet arrived. But he was quick to bring himself to safety. The captain was among the first survivors to be saved. Almost 300 people were still fighting for their lives aboard his sinking ship. It seems unlikely anyone else has survived. Authorities are now treating this as a recovery, not rescue mission. Divers have cited bodies
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