Rescuers in Indonesia are tirelessly searching for 38 individuals who remain missing following a tragic ferry sinking on its route to the popular tourist destination of Bali, which has resulted in at least four confirmed fatalities.
Ferry Disaster Near Bali Leaves 4 Dead, 38 Missing
Ferry Disaster Near Bali Leaves 4 Dead, 38 Missing
Rescue operations are underway after a ferry capsized on its way to Bali, highlighting ongoing maritime safety concerns in Indonesia.
The KMT Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry departed from Java shortly before 11 p.m. local time on Wednesday, carrying a total of 65 people, including both passengers and crew. Just 20 minutes into the voyage, the crew sent a distress signal, only to have the vessel sink shortly after at 11:35 p.m., according to officials.
As of Thursday morning, the search and rescue agency in Surabaya reported recovering four bodies, while 23 individuals had been successfully rescued from the tumultuous waters. Local fishermen and numerous rescue boats have been participating in the search amid challenging conditions marked by waves exceeding six feet. Families of the missing have gathered anxiously at the Banyuwangi port in East Java, seeking news on their loved ones.
Ferry accidents are a recurring issue in Indonesia, which consists of over 17,000 islands. This recent incident is the second ferry sinking near Bali in just a month, with another vessel capsizing in early June, from which all 89 passengers onboard were rescued. The popularity of Bali as a tourist destination remains strong, with over six million international visitors recorded last year.
This story continues to develop as rescue efforts persist.
As of Thursday morning, the search and rescue agency in Surabaya reported recovering four bodies, while 23 individuals had been successfully rescued from the tumultuous waters. Local fishermen and numerous rescue boats have been participating in the search amid challenging conditions marked by waves exceeding six feet. Families of the missing have gathered anxiously at the Banyuwangi port in East Java, seeking news on their loved ones.
Ferry accidents are a recurring issue in Indonesia, which consists of over 17,000 islands. This recent incident is the second ferry sinking near Bali in just a month, with another vessel capsizing in early June, from which all 89 passengers onboard were rescued. The popularity of Bali as a tourist destination remains strong, with over six million international visitors recorded last year.
This story continues to develop as rescue efforts persist.
