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Indonesia seeks 129 missing after ferry sinking
A ferry capsized in the Java Sea, Indonesia, resulting in 6 confirmed deaths and 108 survivors, with 129 people still missing. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying over 240 passengers and crew when rough seas caused it to list and overturn, prompting a large-scale rescue effort involving 17 ships, aircraft, and specialized underwater teams. The incident underscores ongoing maritime safety concerns in Indonesia, which frequently experiences ferry accidents due to weak safety enforcement.
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