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Authorities intensify search for 129 missing in ferry sinking in Indonesia
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Authorities intensify search for 129 missing in ferry sinking in Indonesia

Now14 September 2026 at 16:20

Indonesian authorities intensified, this Monday, the search for 129 people who remain missing after a ferry sank, on Sunday, in the Java Sea. The accident occurred when the vessel went down, leaving dozens of passengers without contact.

The rescue teams have already managed to rescue 108 people alive from the wreckage and the waters. Additionally, divers recovered six bodies of victims who did not survive the sinking.

The search operations continue in progress, with authorities working to locate the remaining missing. The ferry had departed with a number of passengers on board that has yet to be confirmed.

Why this matters

The sinking leaves more than a hundred people missing in the Java Sea, with rescue operations underway. Family members and coastal communities in Indonesia remain on alert as authorities try to locate survivors. The accident highlights the risks associated with maritime transport in the region, frequently affected by adverse weather conditions and passenger overload.

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