6 dead, 140 missing, 107 rescued after Indonesian ferry overturns in rough seas
103 rescued, 140 missing after Indonesian ship loses contact
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 103 individuals from a ferry that lost contact in the Java Sea during turbulent weather, according to officials. The Virgo Transport 8, carrying over 240 passengers, departed from Surabaya in East Java on Saturday for Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. However, communication with the vessel was severed, and the Indonesian search and rescue agency reported that its whereabouts are currently unknown.
As of now, 107 people have been rescued, while 140 remain missing, with one confirmed death. The Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Office stated that the last known location of the ship was approximately 148 km from one of the city's piers.
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