Ferry student: It’s like we’re becoming the Titanic

A video made by a young victim of the South Korea ferry disaster shows teenagers line up for selfies amid nervous laughter as the ferry begins to tilt and later leave final messages as they fear for their lives.

The phone footage also shows the secondary school students huddled below deck wondering if they would make the news and discussing posting the drama on Facebook.

The fear in the cabin builds as the listing becomes worse. Some say they feel dizzy, that their legs are shaking. One pupil is seen walking with his hands braced against the wall for balance. Later, one leaves “farewell words” and another sends a message of love to their mother.