As the South Korea ferry tragedy continues to plague the country, a collection of text messages have surfaced showing the thoughts of those during the sinking, according to Telegraph.

Son: "Mom, I'm sending you this now because I'm afraid I might not be able to say it later. I love you."
Mother: "Why..? I was wondering why you weren't checking the messenger ..."
Mother again when no reply: "I love you too, son."

Student: "Dad, don't worry. I'm wearing a life vest and am with other girls. We're inside the ship, still in the hallway."

Father: "I know that the rescue is under way, but shouldn't you be waiting outside the rail? Try to get out if you can."
Student: "The ship is too tilted. The hallway is crowded with so many people."

Student to parent: "There are few people on the ship, can't see a thing, it's totally dark. So there are few men and women, women are screaming and we are not dead yet, so please send along this message."

The father of teenager Shin Seong-hee: "I know the rescuers are coming but why don't you try to come outside?"
Shin: "No – I can't move because it is tilted too much. Moving is more dangerous."

Student to parent: "I am alive; there are students alive, please save us quickly."

Student to a group chat entitled 'Theatre Club': "Love you all for real. Looks like we really are gonna die. If I've wronged any of you, forgive. Love you guys."

Brother of victim: "Keep calm, don't panic, take your time, stay sharp, and do as they say. Just act fast as they tell you to. When data works contact me again, your brother."

Student: "The ship ran into something and it's not moving. They say the coast guard just arrived."
Brother: "Don't panic. Just do what you are told to do and then you will be fine".

As of now, the death toll for the South Korea ferry tragedy has risen to 171, with no sign of any survivors after the initial rescue.

In addition, some bodies from the South Korea ferry incident have been wrongfully sent to incorrect families. According to CBC, some were only caught after the remains were taken to a funeral home.