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South Korea ferry disaster: Angry relatives protest over Sewol ferry rescue operation as tales of bravery and heroism emerge South Korea ferry disaster: 26 more bodies recovered as angry relatives protest against the slow pace of recovery operations
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The families of passengers missing after a South Korean ferry listed and sank have protested angrily over the rescue operation, as yet more stories of remarkable heroism and bravery emerged from the tragedy that has so far seen 58 people confirmed dead. After the rescue efforts continue to retrieve more dead bodies trapped in the Sewol wreckage, the families of the missing protest angrily over the authorities inadequate rescue operation.
Police had to stop nearly 100 family members attempting to cross a bridge that connects Jindo Island, where they have been camping out , to the mainland today. Police had to stop nearly 100 protesting family members as the confirmed death toll reached 58.
Scuffles broke out when the angry family members were prevented from crossing the bridge by a wall of police and security staff. Scuffles broke out when the angry family members were prevented from crossing a bridge that linked them to the mainland by a wall of police and security staff.
The families wanted to reach the main island to begin a 260-mile march on the Presidential Blue House in the country's capital Seoul, claiming that they would occupy the presidential residence. The families wanted to reach the Korea's mainland to begin a 260-mile march on the Presidential Blue House in the country's capital Seoul, claiming that they would occupy the presidential residence.
Although there is an understanding that there is little chance of there being anymore survivors, families are keen to recover bodies and are frustrated by the the lack of answers being given by authorities.Although there is an understanding that there is little chance of there being anymore survivors, families are keen to recover bodies and are frustrated by the the lack of answers being given by authorities.
The planned protest was due to take place as transcripts revealed the chaos and confusion as the ship sunk. On Saturday salvage squads finally managed to break into the submerged ship to begin recovering bodies from the ship.
So far, the confirmed number of bodies to be taken back to land is 58.
While protesters and police clashed, transcripts from the conversations between the ship's staff and Vessel Traffic Service in Jindo were released. 
The transcripts revealed the chaos and confusion that occurred as the ship began to sink.
The transcripts include one member on board repeatedly asking the Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Center (VTS) whether help would be on the way, should the ship be evacuated.The transcripts include one member on board repeatedly asking the Jindo Vessel Traffic Services Center (VTS) whether help would be on the way, should the ship be evacuated.
They said: "The rescue of human lives of Sewol ferry ... the captain should make your own decision and evacuate them," the VTS official said. "We don't know the situation very well. The captain should make the final decision and decide whether you're going to evacuate passengers or not."They said: "The rescue of human lives of Sewol ferry ... the captain should make your own decision and evacuate them," the VTS official said. "We don't know the situation very well. The captain should make the final decision and decide whether you're going to evacuate passengers or not."
After asking again whether help would be on its way and should they evacuate, the VTS operator responded that they would try to get boats to the ship and would be able to rescue anyone that had been swept overboard.After asking again whether help would be on its way and should they evacuate, the VTS operator responded that they would try to get boats to the ship and would be able to rescue anyone that had been swept overboard.
The release of the transcripts highlights the confusion that followed the sinking of the ship and the reasons behind the frustrations for the families of those still missing.The release of the transcripts highlights the confusion that followed the sinking of the ship and the reasons behind the frustrations for the families of those still missing.
Lee Woon-geun, father of missing passenger Lee Jung-in, 17, said: "Bring me the body so that I can see the face and hug my child," shouted one woman.Lee Woon-geun, father of missing passenger Lee Jung-in, 17, said: "Bring me the body so that I can see the face and hug my child," shouted one woman.
"We want an answer from the person in charge about why orders are not going through and nothing is being done. They are clearly lying and kicking the responsibility to others.""We want an answer from the person in charge about why orders are not going through and nothing is being done. They are clearly lying and kicking the responsibility to others."
After three days, divers have now entered the ferry and are beginning to recover more bodies trapped in the submerged ferry.After three days, divers have now entered the ferry and are beginning to recover more bodies trapped in the submerged ferry.
Yesterday, 22 more bodies were found, bringing the confirmed death toll up to 58, with 248 people still missing.Yesterday, 22 more bodies were found, bringing the confirmed death toll up to 58, with 248 people still missing.
Despite the growing numbers of confirmed deaths, stories continue to emerge of remarkable examples of bravery and selflessness during the disaster.Despite the growing numbers of confirmed deaths, stories continue to emerge of remarkable examples of bravery and selflessness during the disaster.
Today it was reported that a 22-year old member of the Sewol crew gave her own life while trying to save other passengers as the boat sank on Wednesday.Today it was reported that a 22-year old member of the Sewol crew gave her own life while trying to save other passengers as the boat sank on Wednesday.
According to reports, Park Ji-young  battled against the rising water to ensure other passengers, that were still in a state of shock, were able to get to safety.According to reports, Park Ji-young  battled against the rising water to ensure other passengers, that were still in a state of shock, were able to get to safety.
Commenting on the actions, one witness told local media: "I repeatedly asked her why she did not first wear a life jacket? She said she would only get out of the ship after making sure all passengers were out."Commenting on the actions, one witness told local media: "I repeatedly asked her why she did not first wear a life jacket? She said she would only get out of the ship after making sure all passengers were out."
One man reportedly managed to save the lives of 20 people when he constructed a 30ft rope out of curtains and pulled the group to safety.One man reportedly managed to save the lives of 20 people when he constructed a 30ft rope out of curtains and pulled the group to safety.
Another passenger, Jeong Chawoong, 17, drowned after giving his life vest to a friend.Another passenger, Jeong Chawoong, 17, drowned after giving his life vest to a friend.