From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Indonesian Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises
Indonesian ferry capsized 10 days ago, 28 dead as search widens for 107 missing.
In brief
Indonesian ferry capsized 10 days ago, 28 dead as search widens for 107 missing. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized off Indonesia 10 days ago, with 28 confirmed deaths and 107 missing as search continues. Originally reported by New York Post.
Death Toll Rises
The death toll from a passenger ship that capsized and sank off Indonesia 10 days ago rose to 28 on Wednesday, officials said.
Ferry Details
The Virgo Transport 8 ferry was carrying 243 people, including 30 crew and an unknown number of vehicles, when it capsized in bad weather early on September 13.
Search Progress
Coast guard and Navy personnel recovered 16 bodies over the past three days, with nine found on Wednesday, leaving 107 people missing and 108 survivors.
Search Challenges
Divers broke windows of cabins but could not enter due to murky water and strong currents, making it impossible to retrieve bodies spotted.
Next Steps
Rescuers will shift search to vehicles on the ferry after the hull, where many passengers are trapped, if it is safe to do so.
The big picture
The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized off Indonesia 10 days ago, with 28 confirmed deaths and 107 missing as search continues.
