Indonesian authorities say rescuers have recovered 27 bodies after a passenger ferry capsized in the waters off Borneo Island. Officials said Tuesday that 73 people have been rescued from the vessel, which sank Monday near Borneo’s South Kalimantan province. More than 100 people were aboard, at least five of whom have been listed as missing. […]
27 Bodies Recovered After Indonesian Passenger Ferry Sinks
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
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Indonesian Passenger Ferry Sinks, Killing at Least 25 People
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Indonesian authorities say at least 25 people are dead after a passenger ship capsized in the waters off Borneo Island. A local rescue agency official said a search and rescue team recovered seven bodies Tuesday and continued to look for a handful of passengers who were still missing. The official said the vessel sank Monday […]
Indonesian Passenger Ferry Sinks, Killing 18 People
Posted June 7th, 2011 at 12:25 am (UTC-5)
Indonesian authorities say 18 people are dead after a passenger ship capsized in the waters off Borneo Island. A local port authority official said a search and rescue operation was underway Tuesday for another 18 passengers who are still missing. The official said the vessel sank Monday when it was overcome by heavy winds and […]