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Indonesian rescue crews searching for 140 people after ferry hit bad weather

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Indonesian rescue crews are conducting a search operation in the Java Sea for 140 people missing following an incident involving the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8. The vessel encountered severe weather conditions, leading to an emergency situation at sea.

Prior to the current search for the 140 missing individuals, 103 passengers were successfully evacuated from the ship. Authorities have confirmed that one person died during the evacuation process. Efforts to locate the remaining passengers remain ongoing.

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wxii12.com Broad, non-specific overview of the search operation
The Guardian World Detailed account of casualties and specific ship identification
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