Typhoon Phanfone Strands Tens of Thousands of Holiday Travelers in Philippines
At a Glance Many travelers were trying to get home for Christmas before the storm came ashore.Twenty passengers had to be rescued from a boat that ran aground.Residents were told to leave coastal areas. This article is no longer being updated. For the latest on Typhoon Phanfone, click here. Families were ordered to leave their homes and travelers were stranded on Christmas Eve as Typhoon Phanfone roared ashore in the eastern Philippines. The storm, known as Ursula locally, made its...