Authorities in Indonesia have begun operations to right a capsized ferry after bad weather, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet's report indicates divers have retrieved three bodies while 126 people remain missing.
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Key facts
- Authorities have begun operations to right the capsized ferry, prompted by bad weather, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reports that divers have retrieved three bodies.
- Al Jazeera reports that 126 people remain missing.
- Full details of the incident, including the cause, are not stated in the available source.
Authorities in Indonesia have begun operations to right a capsized ferry, a step taken amid bad weather, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera’s report states that divers have retrieved three bodies and that 126 people remain missing.
Further details about the location, the circumstances of the capsizing and the timeline of the recovery effort were not provided in the available source.
The search and recovery operation is continuing. It is not yet known how many of the missing may be found or the eventual outcome of the operation.
Why it matters
The fate of the 126 people reported missing will be of significant concern to affected families, and the operation to right the vessel is central to the recovery effort. Details remain limited and the situation is developing.
Frequently asked questions
How many people are missing after the Indonesia ferry capsized?
According to Al Jazeera, 126 people remain missing following the capsizing of the ferry.
How many bodies have been recovered so far?
Divers have retrieved three bodies from the capsized ferry, Al Jazeera reported.
Why are authorities trying to right the ferry?
Al Jazeera reported that bad weather pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized vessel as part of the search and recovery effort.
Timeline
- Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Al Jazeera: Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.