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Australian customs officials rescue 144 from capsized boat

CANBERRA, Australia, July 16 (UPI) -- The bodies of four people have been found after a boat carrying about 150 asylum seekers capsized off Christmas Island, Australian border police said Tuesday.

Two naval ships rescued some 144 passengers on the boat, the Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

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The boat was being escorted to Christmas Island by the naval ships when it capsized, Australian Border Protections and Customs said in a statement.

A search for other survivors has been suspended.

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