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Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali

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On Wednesday, a ferry carrying passengers from the Indonesian tourist island of Bali caught fire in rough waters near Lombok. Indonesian authorities and rescue crews launched an operation that evacuated between 172 and 211 people from the burning vessel, while recovering the body of at least one passenger.

The KM Putri Yasmin ferry was traveling from Padangbai port in Bali to Lembar port on the neighboring island of Lombok when the disaster occurred. Search and rescue operations continued following the initial evacuation to locate any remaining missing passengers.

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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US) Emphasizes rough seas, higher rescue count, and body recovery.
MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) (GH) Highlights the ongoing search for missing passengers and destination.
Read the full story at the source WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) · US
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