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Los Angeles Times
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Indonesia rescuers searching for 29 missing people after ferry sinks near Bali
GILIMANUK, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. A 3-year-old boy and his mother were the most recent victims whose bodies were recovered on Thursday afternoon. The six bodies located by rescuers will be taken to their families in Banyuwangi, officials said. As of Thursday, 30 people had been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, Mohammad Syafii, head of Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency, told Metro TV. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday for a trip of about 3.1 miles to Bali's Gilimanuk port, authorities said. A helicopter and 15 boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. The overnight search operation focused on the northern part of a travel lane for ships, but the water current changed from midnight to morning and many victims were found in the southern area, Syafii said. 'The condition of this ship is fully submerged, so there is a possibility that there are people inside the ferry. But right now we are focusing on the surface of the water first,' Surabaya Search and Rescue head Nanang Sigit said. Weather was a significant factor in the search effort. Strong waves up to 6.5 feet high and darkness hampered emergency responders overnight. While conditions improved Thursday morning, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency indicated waves reached up to 8.2 feet with strong currents and winds Thursday afternoon. 'For today's search we are focusing on searching on the water, as the initial victims were found in the water between the location of the accident toward Gilimanuk port,' Sigit said in a statement Thursday morning. An officer at the port witnessed the sinking before rescuers could be alerted. 'The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. Then it could be contacted by other ships from the same company. But the ship was already in a tilting condition,' Sigit said. Many of those rescued were unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, Banyuwangi Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra said. Survivors were treated at Bali's Jembrana Regional Hospital and the port office in Gilimanuk. Some family members arrived at the port in a panic or weeping as they sought information about their loved ones. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Survivors told rescuers there appeared to be a leak in the engine room of the ferry, which was carrying 22 vehicles including 14 trucks. 'When the ferry started to tilt, I initially intended to jump into the sea, but the ship quickly sank, so I did not jump any more but sank with the water entering the ship, maybe about 23 feet deep, so I immediately climbed up to the top,' said Supardi, 64, a survivor at the hospital. He and three other people grouped together in the water and used life jackets to say afloat, he said. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse. Lisnawati, Tarigan and Karmini write for the Associated Press. Tarigan and Karmini reported from Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Indonesia rescuers searching for 29 missing people after ferry sinks near Bali
Indonesian Marine Police officers dock their boat after a search operation for victims after a ferry sank, in Jembrana on Bali island, Indonesia, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) GILIMANUK, Indonesia (AP): Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. A 3-year-old boy and his mother were the most recent victims whose bodies were recovered on Thursday afternoon. The six bodies located by rescuers will be taken to their families in Banyuwangi, officials said. As of Thursday, 30 people had been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, Mohammad Syafii, head of Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency, told Metro TV. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday for a trip of about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to Bali's Gilimanuk port, authorities said. A helicopter and 15 boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. The overnight search operation focused on the northern part of a travel lane for ships, but the water current changed from midnight to morning and many victims were found in the southern area, Syafii said. "The condition of this ship is fully submerged, so there is a possibility that there are people inside the ferry. But right now we are focusing on the surface of the water first,' Surabaya Search and Rescue head Nanang Sigit said. Weather was a significant factor in the search effort. Strong waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and darkness hampered emergency responders overnight. While conditions improved Thursday morning, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency indicated waves reached up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) with strong currents and winds Thursday afternoon. "For today's search we are focusing on searching on the water, as the initial victims were found in the water between the location of the accident toward Gilimanuk port,' Sigit said in a statement Thursday morning. An officer at the port witnessed the sinking before rescuers could be alerted. "The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. Then it could be contacted by other ships from the same company. But the ship was already in a tilting condition,' Sigit said. Many of those rescued were unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, Banyuwangi Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra said. Survivors were treated at Bali's Jembrana Regional Hospital and the port office in Gilimanuk. Some family members arrived at the port in a panic or weeping as they sought information about their loved ones. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Survivors told rescuers there appeared to be a leak in the engine room of the ferry, which was carrying 22 vehicles including 14 trucks. "When the ferry started to tilt, I initially intended to jump into the sea, but the ship quickly sank, so I did not jump any more but sank with the water entering the ship, maybe about 7 meters (23 feet) deep, so I immediately climbed up to the top,' said Supardi, 64, a survivor at the hospital. He and three other people grouped together in the water and used life jackets to say afloat, he said. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse. -- Tarigan and Karmini reported from Jakarta, Indonesia for AP
Toronto Sun
a day ago
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- Toronto Sun
Indonesia rescuers find 31 survivors in ongoing search after ferry sinks near Bali
Published Jul 03, 2025 • 2 minute read In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) rescuers search for victims after a ferry enroute for the resort island of Bali sank off Ketapang, East Java, Indonesia, early Thursday, July 3, 2025. Photo by BASARNAS / AP GILIMANUK, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers were searching Thursday for 29 people who were missing after a ferry sank and five people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account As of Thursday afternoon, 31 people had been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. 'The condition of this ship is fully submerged, so there is a possibility that there are people inside the ferry. But right now we are focusing on the surface of the water first,' Surabaya Search and Rescue head Nanang Sigit said. The five bodies located by rescuers will be taken to their families in Banyuwangi, Sigit said. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday for a trip of about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) to Bali's Gilimanuk port, authorities said. A helicopter and 15 boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Weather was a significant factor in the search effort. Strong waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and darkness hampered emergency responders overnight. While conditions improved Thursday morning, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency indicated waves reached up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) with strong currents and winds Thursday afternoon. 'For today's search we are focusing on searching on the water, as the initial victims were found in the water between the location of the accident toward Gilimanuk port,' Sigit said in a statement Thursday morning. An officer at the port witnessed the sinking before rescuers could be alerted. 'The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. Then it could be contacted by other ships from the same company. But the ship was already in a tilting condition,' Sigit said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Many of those rescued were unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, Banyuwangi Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra said. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Survivors told rescuers there appeared to be a leak in the engine room of the ferry, which was carrying 22 vehicles including 14 trucks. Some family members arrived at the port in a panic or weeping as they sought information about their loved ones. Survivors were taken to nearby medical facilities including Jembrana Regional Hospital in Bali. 'When the ferry started to tilt, I initially intended to jump into the sea, but the ship quickly sank, so I did not jump any more but sank with the water entering the ship, maybe about 7 meters (23 feet) deep, so I immediately climbed up to the top,' said Supardi, 64, a survivor at the hospital. He and three other people grouped together in the water and used life jackets to say afloat, he said. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse. Sports Money News MLB Editorial Cartoons News
Mint
a day ago
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Indonesia: Rescuers find 31 survivors after ferry sinks near Bali, says NSRA
Rescuers were searching Thursday for 29 people who were missing after a ferry sank and five people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. As of Thursday afternoon, 31 people had been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. 'The condition of this ship is fully submerged, so there is a possibility that there are people inside the ferry. But right now we are focusing on the surface of the water first,' Surabaya Search and Rescue head Nanang Sigit said. The five bodies located by rescuers will be taken to their families in Banyuwangi, Sigit said. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday for a trip of about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to Bali's Gilimanuk port, authorities said. A helicopter and 15 boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. Weather was a significant factor in the search effort. Strong waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and darkness hampered emergency responders overnight. While conditions improved Thursday morning, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency indicated waves reached up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) with strong currents and winds Thursday afternoon. 'For today's search we are focusing on searching on the water, as the initial victims were found in the water between the location of the accident toward Gilimanuk port,' Sigit said in a statement Thursday morning. An officer at the port witnessed the sinking before rescuers could be alerted. 'The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. Then it could be contacted by other ships from the same company. But the ship was already in a tilting condition,' Sigit said. Many of those rescued were unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, Banyuwangi Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra said. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Survivors told rescuers there appeared to be a leak in the engine room of the ferry, which was carrying 22 vehicles including 14 trucks. Some family members arrived at the port in a panic or weeping as they sought information about their loved ones. Survivors were taken to nearby medical facilities including Jembrana Regional Hospital in Bali. 'When the ferry started to tilt, I initially intended to jump into the sea, but the ship quickly sank, so I did not jump any more but sank with the water entering the ship, maybe about 7 meters (23 feet) deep, so I immediately climbed up to the top,' said Supardi, 64, a survivor at the hospital. He and three other people grouped together in the water and used life jackets to say afloat, he said. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.
Nahar Net
a day ago
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- Nahar Net
Indonesia rescuers find 31 survivors in ongoing search after ferry sinks near Bali
by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 July 2025, 12:43 Rescuers were searching Thursday for 29 people who were missing after a ferry sank and five people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. As of Thursday afternoon, 31 people had been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. "The condition of this ship is fully submerged, so there is a possibility that there are people inside the ferry. But right now we are focusing on the surface of the water first," Surabaya Search and Rescue head Nanang Sigit said. The five bodies located by rescuers will be taken to their families in Banyuwangi, Sigit said. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday for a trip of about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) to Bali's Gilimanuk port, authorities said. A helicopter and 15 boats searched for survivors with assistance from fishermen and people onshore. Weather was a significant factor in the search effort. Strong waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and darkness hampered emergency responders overnight. While conditions improved Thursday morning, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency indicated waves reached up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) with strong currents and winds Thursday afternoon. "For today's search we are focusing on searching on the water, as the initial victims were found in the water between the location of the accident toward Gilimanuk port," Sigit said in a statement Thursday morning. An officer at the port witnessed the sinking before rescuers could be alerted. "The ferry could not be contacted via radio from the beginning. Then it could be contacted by other ships from the same company. But the ship was already in a tilting condition," Sigit said. Many of those rescued were unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, Banyuwangi Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra said. Indonesian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Survivors told rescuers there appeared to be a leak in the engine room of the ferry, which was carrying 22 vehicles including 14 trucks. Some family members arrived at the port in a panic or weeping as they sought information about their loved ones. Survivors were taken to nearby medical facilities including Jembrana Regional Hospital in Bali. "When the ferry started to tilt, I initially intended to jump into the sea, but the ship quickly sank, so I did not jump any more but sank with the water entering the ship, maybe about 7 meters (23 feet) deep, so I immediately climbed up to the top," said Supardi, 64, a survivor at the hospital. He and three other people grouped together in the water and used life jackets to say afloat, he said. Ferry tragedies are common in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, where ferries are often used as transport and safety regulations can lapse.
