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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
American Tourist, 24, Describes Moment She Survived Sinking Ferry by Smashing Window: 'Didn't Even Think Twice'
A boat in Bali capsized this week while carrying 89 passengers — many of whom were tourists On Wednesday, June 4, a wave struck the back of a ferry off the island of Nusa Lembongan and caused it to capsize, per multiple outlets Lauren Dague, an American passenger onboard, told Good Morning America that it "felt like five minutes that it took for the entire boat to sink," after she broke through a windowA ferry carrying dozens of tourists capsized in Bali this week, and one American onboard is now reflecting on her experience breaking a window to get herself and others to safety. On Wednesday, June 4, a wave struck the back of a boat off the island of Nusa Lembongan, according to reporting by the Associated Press, NBC News and The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. local time. Local police told NBC that the wave caused the ship to "tilt to the left and lose balance." Per AP, the boat — named The Tanis — featured 125 seats and was carrying 89 tourists and crew when it departed from the island and began sinking. Footage of the boat sinking, shared by multiple outlets, shows passengers break through glass, the cabin filling with water and the boat itself tipping over as passengers were rescued by locals. Lauren Dague, who visited Bali to celebrate her 24th birthday, broke through a window with her foot to escape. "There [were] babies, small children, old people. It felt like five minutes that it took for the entire boat to sink," Dague told Good Morning America in an interview that aired on Friday, June 6. "I just smashed the window with my foot. I didn't even think twice about it. And I know for a fact I saved at least three to five, six other people with my decision." "People were just throwing themselves, just jumping across to the other boat," she added. "There [were] people in the water between the boats and could have easily gotten smushed." She also spoke to NBC, saying, "everyone was panicking" amid the tragedy. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Klungklung Police spokesperson AKP Agus Widiono said, per the AP, that the boat was completely evacuated by 6:30 p.m. local time and no casualties were reported. '"The Tanis was headed for Lembongan-Sanur Port. It was carrying four crew members and a captain, and 89 tourists. We have dispatched divers to ensure no one was trapped on the boat or on the seabed," the spokesperson said at the time. "Currently, two foreign passengers have departed for Sanur Port and the rest are staying in Nusa Lembongan." According to 77 of the ferry's passengers were foreigners and 12 were Indonesian. Nicola Wood, a tourist from Australia who was traveling with her husband and two children recalled most people being "back on shore before life raft and life jackets were thrown out," as local boats came to the rescue, per the AP. "We made it out, jumped into the water and swam to a nearby glass-bottom boat that took us back to shore," she said at the time. "Luggage is still washing up and being collected by Tanis staff." Another Australian traveler, Megan Hughes, also recalled to 7News smashing through a window. She said she "didn't quite realize what was going on" since she was wearing headphones, but soon heard the "screams" and saw "water up to the seats." 'Glass was going everywhere. Kids were screaming," she said. "People who couldn't swim as well were screaming and grabbing any life jacket they could find. We were scrambling over each other to get out the window.' Dague told NBC that while she's now dealing with bruises and stitches, she's thankful to be have survived the ordeal. "I really did think that I was gonna die for a second," she said. "But I'm really glad, and pretty sure, that everybody's okay." Read the original article on People
Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Perth Now
Aussie tourist tells of terrifying moment she abandoned capsized boat in Bali
An Australian has described the terrifying moments fearing for her life when a tourist boat capsized in Bali. Megan Hughes, from Perth, said she smashed a window and squeezed her way to safety while also helping others flee the ill-fated vessel. She was one of 89 passengers on the boat just offshore fromLembongan Village, on the island of Nusa Lembongan, when it sunk about 4.30pm, local time., on Wednesday The vessel, known as The Tanis, was newly loaded with passengers and had been backing out on its way to Sanur when it was hit by a wave from behind and began taking on water. All passengers were evacuated to safety by 6.30pm local time. There were no deaths or serious injuries reported. Aussie Megan Hughes speaking on Sunrise on Friday about the terrifying moment a boat capsized in Bali. Credit: Seven 'Originally, I had the earbuds in and I didn't quite realise what was going on,' Hughes told Sunrise on Friday. 'I could hear the screams. I looked out and there was water up to the seats and I looked at the girl next to me and I said 'we need to get out'. The boat is tilting and it's on an angle. 'The water was nearly up to the windows and everyone was just scrambling, like climbing over the chairs to try to get out. We were trying to smash the windows to get out. 'Glass was going everywhere. Kids were screaming. People who couldn't swim as well were screaming and grabbing any life jacket they could find. We were scrambling over each other to get out the window.' Hughes said the deceptive angle of footage of the incident made the boat look close to the beach. However, she described it as being a lot further from the shore than it appeared. Hughes said she feared she might not escape until a window finally gave way and she was able to squeeze through it. 'I did (fear for my life),' she said. 'When I tried to smash the window and I couldn't get out, I was thinking I'm going to get trapped on this boat with only a few ways to get out. The windows are so small. 'To get through the window, I struggled ... to see the boat fill up with water so quickly, that was really scary.' Hughes said when the wave first hit the boat, the doors were open. 'Everyone was like 'oh my gosh, we are getting wet' (but still) recording and not realising the severity of it,' she said. 'All of a sudden there was loads and loads of water in the boat and it started to go down.'
7NEWS
18 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Aussie tourist tells of the terrifying moment she abandoned capsized boat in Bali
An Australian has described the terrifying moments fearing for her life when a tourist boat capsized in Bali. Megan Hughes, from Perth, said she smashed a window and squeezed her way to safety while also helping others flee the ill-fated vessel. She was one of 89 passengers on the boat just offshore fromLembongan Village, on the island of Nusa Lembongan, when it sunk about 4.30pm, local time., on Wednesday The vessel, known as The Tanis, was newly loaded with passengers and had been backing out on its way to Sanur when it was hit by a wave from behind and began taking on water. All passengers were evacuated to safety by 6.30pm local time. There were no deaths or serious injuries reported. 'Originally, I had the earbuds in and I didn't quite realise what was going on,' Hughes told Sunrise on Friday. 'I could hear the screams. I looked out and there was water up to the seats and I looked at the girl next to me and I said 'we need to get out'. The boat is tilting and it's on an angle. 'The water was nearly up to the windows and everyone was just scrambling, like climbing over the chairs to try to get out. We were trying to smash the windows to get out. 'Glass was going everywhere. Kids were screaming. People who couldn't swim as well were screaming and grabbing any life jacket they could find. We were scrambling over each other to get out the window.' Hughes said the deceptive angle of footage of the incident made the boat look close to the beach. However, she described it as being a lot further from the shore than it appeared. Hughes said she feared she might not escape until a window finally gave way and she was able to squeeze through it. 'I did (fear for my life),' she said. 'When I tried to smash the window and I couldn't get out, I was thinking I'm going to get trapped on this boat with only a few ways to get out. The windows are so small. 'To get through the window, I struggled ... to see the boat fill up with water so quickly, that was really scary.' Hughes said when the wave first hit the boat, the doors were open. 'Everyone was like 'oh my gosh, we are getting wet' (but still) recording and not realising the severity of it,' she said. 'All of a sudden there was loads and loads of water in the boat and it started to go down.'
New York Post
a day ago
- New York Post
Terrifying video shows tourists fight for their lives as ferry sinks off coast of Bali
Terrifying footage has captured people fighting for their lives after a tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsized off the coast of Bali. The boat had just set off from Lembongan Village, on the island of Nusa Lembongan, at about 4:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday when it was hit by a large wave. Footage captured by passengers shows people kicking IN windows of the ferry as they desperately try to escape the quick-sinking vessel. Others can be heard shouting and wailing as a nearby boat throws rope to people escaping through windows. Separate footage shows the boat completely on its side with passengers scrambling to stay afloat. 5 A tourist boat with 89 passengers capsized off the coast of Bali after getting hit by a large wave. ViralPress 5 The capsized boat's interior filled with water. ViralPress The 125-seat vessel, known as The Tanis, was newly loaded with passengers, and had been backing out on its way to nearby town Sanur, when tragedy struck. Local media reports that the boat was struck from behind by large waves, causing it to take on water. Of the 89 passengers on-board, 77 were foreigners and 12 were Indonesian. Footage showed witnesses rushing to help those trapped on the boat as it tilted and sank further into the sea. 5 Footage captured by passengers shows people trying to escape the sinking vessel. ViralPress 5 A nearby boat threw a rope to people escaping through windows. ViralPress Thankfully, quick-thinking witnesses spotted the boat going down and rushed to the scene, helping to evacuate passengers who could be seen sliding into the water with life-jackets. All passengers were evacuated to safety by 6:30 p.m. local time and no deaths or serious injuries were reported. As a safety precaution, divers have been employed to search the sunken boat and seabed, to ensure there are no victims. Most of the passengers on board the sunken boat chose to remain in Nusa Lembongan after the incident, but two proceeded with the journey to Sanur Harbor. It's understood The Tanis was only in operation for three months before it sank. The terrifying incident comes just three months after an Australian woman was killed after a tourist snorkelling boat capsized in Bali. 39-year-old Melbourne accountant, Anna Blight tragically drowned after their boat was hit by large waves, causing it to flip upside down. 5 All passengers were evacuated to safety, and no deaths or serious injuries were reported. ViralPress The boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australians, was traveling to the popular island of Nusa Penida when they became overwhelmed by rough surf. Government website Smartraveller has since updated its advice, warning Australians to 'exercise a high degree of caution,' when visiting the country. The website flagged a number of issues including drowning, dangerous boats or ferries, strict entry conditions and alcohol poisoning. 'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali. Many beaches are unpatrolled,' it said.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Terrifying moment tourist ferry sinks off coast of Bali
Terrifying footage has captured people fighting for their lives after a tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsized off the coast of Bali. The boat had just set off from Lembongan Village, on the island of Nusa Lembongan, at about 4.30pm local time on Wednesday when it was hit by a large wave. Footage captured by passengers shows people kicking IN windows of the ferry as they desperately try to escape the quick-sinking vessel. Others can be heard shouting and wailing as a nearby boat throws rope to people escaping through windows. Separate footage shows the boat completely on its side with passengers scrambling to stay afloat. The 125-seat vessel, known as The Tanis, was newly loaded with passengers, and had been backing out on its way to nearby town Sanur, when tragedy struck. Local media reports that the boat was struck from behind by large waves, causing it to take on water. Of the 89 passengers on-board, 77 were foreigners and 12 were Indonesian. Footage showed witnesses rushing to help those trapped on the boat as it tilted and sank further into the sea. Thankfully, quick-thinking witnesses spotted the boat going down and rushed to the scene, helping to evacuate passengers who could be seen sliding into the water with life-jackets. All passengers were evacuated to safety by 6.30pm local time and no deaths or serious injuries were reported. As a safety precaution, divers have been employed to search the sunken boat and seabed, to ensure there are no victims. Most of the passengers on board the sunken boat chose to remain in Nusa Lembongan after the incident, but two proceeded with the journey to Sanur Harbor. It's understood The Tanis was only in operation for three months before it sank. The terrifying incident comes just three months after an Australian woman was killed after a tourist snorkelling boat capsized in Bali. 39-year-old Melbourne accountant, Anna Blight tragically drowned after their boat was hit by large waves, causing it to flip upside down. The boat carrying 13 people, including 11 Australians, was travelling to the popular island of Nusa Penida when they became overwhelmed by rough surf. Government website Smartraveller has since updated its advice, warning Australians to 'exercise a high degree of caution,' when visiting the country. The website flagged a number of issues including drowning, dangerous boats or ferries, strict entry conditions and alcohol poisoning. 'Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali. Many beaches are unpatrolled,' it said.
