Rescuers search for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia
Summary
Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for 32 missing people after a ferry sank near Bali. So far, 29 people have been rescued, and four bodies have been found. Conditions have improved, making it easier for search efforts to continue.Key Facts
- The ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank shortly after leaving Ketapang port in East Java.
- The ferry was traveling to Gilimanuk port on Bali, covering a trip of 50 kilometers (30 miles).
- A total of 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles were on board.
- Strong waves and darkness initially made the search difficult.
- Nine boats, including tug boats and inflatable boats, are involved in the rescue efforts.
- Four bodies have been recovered, and 29 people have been rescued so far.
- Many of those rescued were found unconscious after drifting for hours.
- Ferry accidents are common in Indonesia, where ferries are a key mode of transportation.
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