Overview of the ferry sinking with 65 people in Indonesia
As of the afternoon of July 3, more than 30 people had been rescued from the sinking of a ferry carrying 65 people off the coast of the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.
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Daily Mail reported that the ferry KM Tunu Pratama Jaya carrying 65 people sank off the coast of Bali in the early morning of July 3 while traveling from Ketapang Port in East Java to Gilimanuk Port. Photo: DM. According to local media, the ferry sent out a distress signal at 00:16 on July 3 and a nearby ferry tried to approach it to assist. Photo: News.com.au.
Despite efforts to respond, the ferry capsized and drifted south at 00:22 on July 3. Photo: BBC. There were 53 passengers and 12 crew members on board, the source said. In addition, the ferry is believed to be carrying 22 vehicles. Photo: Supplied.
Several ships have been deployed to the area to assist in the search for victims. According to MetroTV news channel, the ferry accident has left at least four people dead. Photo: Getty. According to the BBC, as of the afternoon of July 3, 31 people had been rescued from the ferry sinking. Search operations are still ongoing. Photo: Mirror. According to a list released by the government, many of the survivors were residents of the coastal town of Banyuwangi. Photo: Supplied.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking. The ferry operator reported engine trouble shortly before the sinking, while an official said the cause was "bad weather". Photo: DM. >>> Readers are invited to watch the video : Rescuers search for victims of the ferry sinking in Indonesia (Video source: Daily Mail)
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