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π’ Indonesian rescuers are searching the Java Sea after the Virgo Transport 8 capsized while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Authorities said six people had died, 107 had been rescued and about 130 remained missing.
The ferry left Surabaya on Saturday with 243 people aboard, including 30 crew members. Officials said it lost contact early Sunday and was later seen capsized, though not sunk.
Searchers have faced waves of up to 2.5 metres. The Surabaya search-and-rescue office sent the KN SAR Permadi and a helicopter to reinforce operations with teams in Banjarmasin. π
The vessel's last reported position was about 150 kilometres from Banjarmasin. Rescue authorities were continuing the search as relatives gathered for updates on passengers.
https://nutanica.com/Virgo_Transport_8
The ferry left Surabaya on Saturday with 243 people aboard, including 30 crew members. Officials said it lost contact early Sunday and was later seen capsized, though not sunk.
Searchers have faced waves of up to 2.5 metres. The Surabaya search-and-rescue office sent the KN SAR Permadi and a helicopter to reinforce operations with teams in Banjarmasin. π
The vessel's last reported position was about 150 kilometres from Banjarmasin. Rescue authorities were continuing the search as relatives gathered for updates on passengers.
https://nutanica.com/Virgo_Transport_8
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