No new missing victims found as search continues for sunken ferry in Indonesia's Bali Strait
JAKARTA: Indonesian rescue authorities said Friday (July 4) that no new missing victims have been found in the ongoing search for those who disappeared after a ferry sank in the Bali Strait.
The joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team has entered its second day of operations following the sinking of the KM Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry on Wednesday night.
The ferry was carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles when it went down in the waters between Java and Bali islands.
"So on the second day of the search today, there have been no new findings of victims who were declared missing, but the joint SAR team is still carrying out activities and preparing plans for the next operation on Saturday," said Ribut Eko Suyanto, deputy for search and rescue operations readiness at Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.
Family members and relatives wait for news after a ferry capsizing accident at Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia, July 3, 2025. - Photo: Xinhua
He noted that harsh weather posed significant challenges to the ongoing efforts.
"Visibility decreased from 10 kilometers to only three kilometers, waves reached heights of 2.5 meters, and strong winds were present in the area," he explained.
He also confirmed that the number of survivors had increased to 30 after a newly identified survivor.
As of Friday evening, the total number of individuals found stands at 36, including 30 survivors and 6 deceased. A total of 29 people remain missing. - Xinhua
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