Dozens missing after ferry carrying 65 people sinks off Indonesia’s Bali
Summary
Rescuers are looking for 43 people who disappeared after a ferry with 65 people sank near Bali, Indonesia. So far, two bodies have been found and 20 people have been rescued.Key Facts
- The ferry, named KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank shortly after leaving East Java's Ketapang port.
- The ferry was traveling to Bali's Gilimanuk port on a trip of about 50 kilometers (30 miles).
- There were 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles on board, including 14 trucks.
- Nine rescue boats are involved in the search, dealing with waves up to two meters (6.5 feet) high.
- Many of the rescued people were unconscious after floating in rough seas for several hours.
- Ferry incidents happen often in Indonesia due to the country's many islands and occasionally loose safety rules.
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