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Indonesia searches for missing passengers after ferry capsizes off Java

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Indonesian authorities have launched an intensive search and rescue operation in the Java Sea following the capsizing of a ferry during severe weather conditions. The incident, which occurred off the coast of East Java, has left at least six passengers dead and over 100 individuals missing.

Rescue efforts are currently underway, utilizing a coordinated response that includes naval vessels, aircraft, and dive teams. Authorities are working to locate the missing passengers amid ongoing concerns regarding the rough sea conditions that contributed to the vessel overturning.

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NPR News (National) (US) Focuses on specific casualty counts and intensified search efforts
Arab News (SA) Emphasizes the multi-agency rescue assets and equipment deployed
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