Bad weather hampers Indonesia ferry rescue, dozens still missing
Asia-Pacific2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported16m ago
Indonesian rescuers brought ashore nearly two dozen survivors on Tuesday from a passenger ship that capsized off Java island over the weekend. The evacuation and rescue operations were significantly delayed and hampered by severe weather conditions.
According to the national search and rescue agency, Basarnas, high swells and extreme waves in the area created hazardous conditions that prevented responders from fighting nature effectively. Dozens of people remain missing following the maritime incident.
Operations remain ongoing as authorities work in difficult conditions around the capsized vessel, which has a portion of its hull visible above the water line.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on official statements regarding severe weather obstacles and ongoing rescue challenges.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights the recovery of survivors and details the visual state of the capsized vessel.
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