Rescuers search for 5 Indonesian photojournalists missing near Anak Krakatau volcano
Summary
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for eight people, including five photojournalists, who went missing at sea near the Anak Krakatau volcano. The group lost contact after traveling from the mainland toward the volcano, which has been erupting intermittently.Key Facts
- Eight people went missing at sea near Anak Krakatau volcano: five photojournalists, two crew members, and one guide.
- The group departed from Carita, Banten province, heading to Anak Krakatau island.
- The last contact was on Monday evening when they reached waters near the volcano.
- Rescuers began searching on Tuesday but have not found or contacted the missing group.
- Anak Krakatau continues to erupt intermittently, ejecting lava and ash.
- The eruption caused airport closures affecting nearly 3,000 flights and around 341,000 passengers.
- Schools in affected areas were temporarily switched to online learning to avoid volcanic ash exposure.
- Anak Krakatau formed after the powerful 1883 Krakatau eruption and is located in a volcanic region known as the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
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