How Day 10 Search for Missing Journalists Near Anak Krakatau Is Expanding
On day 10, the joint SAR team expanded the search for journalists missing aboard a speedboat in the Sunda Strait across 10 sectors.
On the tenth day of the search for a missing speedboat carrying journalists near Anak Krakatau, the operational area has been significantly expanded to 8,509 square nautical miles, according to the Banten National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas). The search zone, divided into ten sectors, now covers a vast region from western Sumatra to Enggano Island, the Indian Ocean, and the Anyer-Carita coastline.
A total of 523 personnel were deployed in Thursday's operation, utilizing a fleet of 24 units including the Indonesian Navy, police fleet, Basarnas equipment units, and a Ministry of Transportation team. Aerial monitoring is being conducted by a standby HR 3604 K helicopter at Bogor Air Force Base.
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reports cloudy weather with winds ranging from 10 to 20 knots and wave heights from 0.5 to 3.5 meters. Mount Anak Krakatau is at Level III alert status due to ongoing shallow volcanic activity. Despite several public reports, no sightings have been confirmed, but the SAR team continues to coordinate with Vessel Traffic Services for ongoing updates. All eight individuals on board remain missing, with the Arupadatu I speedboat reported missing on September 7, 2026.
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