Indonesia calls off search for journalists missing while covering volcano eruption
JAKARTA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Indonesian rescuers called off a search on its 10th day for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists who were covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau earlier this month.
Jakarta, September 18 - Indonesian rescuers have halted their search for eight people missing at sea, including five journalists reporting on the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The eruption, which occurred on September 4, saw ash from the volcano blanket Jakarta and surrounding regions. The journalists, from local and foreign media organizations, including Turkey's Anadolu Agency, were aboard a speedboat when they lost contact on September 7, prompting a search-and-rescue operation.
Banten Governor Andra Soni announced on Thursday that the search had been called off due to the absence of any leads, though it could be resumed if new information emerges. The volcanic activity forced the closure of eight airports, disrupting travel for over 340,000 individuals. Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is home to 500 volcanoes, of which 127 are currently active, according to the country's volcanology agency.
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