US EditionNumber of people saved from burning Indonesian ferry rises to 575, rescuers say
NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA, JUL 21 – Rescuers saved 575 people after a ferry fire near North Sulawesi; three died and two remain missing amid passenger manifest discrepancies, officials said.
- On Sunday, July 20, the KM Barcelona VA ferry caught fire at Talisay Island, North Sulawesi, First Adm. Franky Pasuna Sihombing said the cause is under investigation.
- In Indonesia, the ferry’s manifest listed 280 passengers and 15 crew, reflecting common discrepancies where passenger counts often differ from manifests, impacting safety and rescue efforts.
- According to rescue officials, 575 survivors and 3 bodies were recovered, with 2 still missing, involving over 600 rescuers, navy ships, inflatable boats, and a helicopter.
- Among survivors, a 2-month-old baby rescued with seawater-filled lungs is in stable condition, and the ferry remained afloat and will be towed.
- First Adm. Franky Pasuna Sihombing said the cause is under investigation, and Nuriadin Gumeleng continues searching for remaining passengers.
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The number of people rescued from a passenger ferry in Indonesia that caught fire at sea has risen to 575, rescuers said Monday.
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Number of people saved from burning Indonesian ferry rises to 575, rescuers say
Indonesian first responders say the number of people saved from a passenger ferry that caught fire at sea has risen to 575, but three people died and two remain missing.
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