A ferry carrying 65 people sank off Indonesia’s Bali Island early Thursday, leaving at least four dead and 23 rescued in a dramatic maritime emergency. Local authorities confirmed the tragedy as search efforts continue for missing passengers.
“23 were rescued, 4 dead,” said East Java police chief Rama Samtama Putra, describing the latest update from Banyuwangi town. The vessel, en route to Bali’s popular shores, capsized in waters known for heavy tourist traffic 🚢💔.
Rescuers are battling time and tides to locate survivors, with helicopters and boats deployed across the Bali Strait. Indonesia’s archipelago relies heavily on ferries, but safety standards often face scrutiny—think *Titanic* meets modern-day logistics struggles 🆘.
Bali, a global travel hotspot 🌴, sees millions of visitors yearly. This incident raises urgent questions about maritime safety in Southeast Asia. Stay tuned as we track updates on this developing story.
