Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an all-hands-on-deck rescue operation after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in stormy waters between Java and Bali. The vessel, Tunu Pratama Jaya, went down Wednesday night during its routine voyage across the Bali Strait, sparking a multinational search effort.
⚡ Key updates: – 4 confirmed fatalities – 31 survivors rescued – 30 still missing – Rescue teams deployed from Bali and East Java
President Subianto emphasized "victim rescue must be the top priority" as emergency crews battle rough seas. The disaster highlights the challenges of maritime travel in Indonesia's archipelago of over 17,000 islands 🌏⛴️.
Local officials confirmed international cooperation in the operation, with teams coordinating across the Bali-East Java maritime boundary. Survivors described chaotic scenes as 3-meter waves pounded the ferry before it capsized.
This incident comes during peak travel season, raising questions about weather safety protocols for inter-island transport. Stay tuned for updates as rescue teams work against time and tides.
