**A tragic ferry sinking near Bali has left a toll of four dead and 38 individuals unaccounted for, with rescue operations ongoing.**
**Ferry Disaster Near Bali: Four Confirmed Dead and 38 Missing**
**Ferry Disaster Near Bali: Four Confirmed Dead and 38 Missing**
**Urgent search efforts continue in treacherous waters for those lost after passenger ferry capsizes.**
Rescue teams in Indonesia are battling rough seas as they search for 38 people presumed missing following the tragic sinking of a ferry en route to Bali. The incident occurred shortly after departure from Java around 11 p.m. local time on Wednesday, with the distress signal being sent shortly before the vessel sank at 11:35 p.m.
The ferry, KMT Tunu Pratama Jaya, was carrying a total of 65 individuals, including both passengers and crew, when it encountered difficulties. Official reports confirm that at least four bodies have been recovered, while 23 survivors were rescued from the turbulent waters amidst waves towering over six feet.
Families of the missing have congregated at the Banyuwangi port in East Java, anxiously awaiting news. Indonesia, known for its extensive network of ferries, has seen numerous maritime accidents over the years. This incident marks the second passenger ferry disaster near Bali within a month, the previous being a successful rescue operation of 89 individuals.
Bali, a popular destination for international tourists, welcomed over six million visitors last year, underscoring the importance of safe ferry operations in the region. As authorities continue their search and recovery efforts, the situation remains fluid.
The ferry, KMT Tunu Pratama Jaya, was carrying a total of 65 individuals, including both passengers and crew, when it encountered difficulties. Official reports confirm that at least four bodies have been recovered, while 23 survivors were rescued from the turbulent waters amidst waves towering over six feet.
Families of the missing have congregated at the Banyuwangi port in East Java, anxiously awaiting news. Indonesia, known for its extensive network of ferries, has seen numerous maritime accidents over the years. This incident marks the second passenger ferry disaster near Bali within a month, the previous being a successful rescue operation of 89 individuals.
Bali, a popular destination for international tourists, welcomed over six million visitors last year, underscoring the importance of safe ferry operations in the region. As authorities continue their search and recovery efforts, the situation remains fluid.
