Indonesian rescuers recover ninth body from ferry sunk in Java Sea
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Indonesian rescuers recovered another body from the passenger ferry that sank in the Java Sea on September 13, raising the confirmed death toll to nine. The fate of 126 people remains unknown as the search and rescue operation continues.
Key Facts
- The confirmed death toll from the September 13 ferry sinking in the Java Sea has risen to nine.
- 126 people remain unaccounted for after the vessel went down during a storm with waves up to three meters.
- The ferry was carrying 243 people; 108 were rescued.
- Debris from the wreck was found at a depth of 30 meters.
- Investigators have ruled out overloading but are examining technical failure and cargo shift as possible causes.
Search and Recovery
Indonesian rescuers recovered another body from the sunken passenger ferry in the Java Sea. The confirmed death toll now stands at nine, while 126 people are still missing. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, with debris located at a depth of 30 meters.
The Sinking
The vessel sank on September 13 during a severe storm with waves reaching three meters. It was carrying 243 people, of whom 108 were rescued. Officials have not yet determined the cause, but overloading has been ruled out. Investigators are examining technical malfunction and cargo shift as possible factors.
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