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Indonesia recovers more bodies from capsized vessel as search continues
Indonesian authorities have recovered another victim from a capsized ship, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine. More than 120 people remain missing following the incident in adverse weather conditions.
LSN Malaysia ·
Rescue operations continued Tuesday as Indonesian officials confirmed the recovery of an additional body from the stricken vessel, which capsized during severe weather. The latest discovery brings the confirmed death toll to nine people, while 126 others remain unaccounted for.
Authorities have deployed multiple rescue teams to scour the waters where the ship went down. Search efforts have been hampered by challenging sea conditions, though operations have persisted in hopes of locating survivors among the missing.
The capsizing marks another maritime incident in the region, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Indonesian waters. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the vessel's sinking as recovery operations proceed.
Family members of those unaccounted for await news as rescue teams intensify their search across the affected area. Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the vessel's manifest or the exact number of people believed to have been aboard at the time of the incident.