Rescuers are racing to find 27 people believed to be drifting on a raft in Indonesian waters a day after their boat sank.
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency , rescue ship approaches a raft to evacuate the passengers of a boat that sank on Monday, in the waters off Taliabu Island, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency , crew look on as a rescue ship approaches a raft to evacuate the survivors boat that sank on Monday, in the waters off Taliabu Island, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. – Rescue teams raced early Tuesday to find 27 people believed to be drifting on a raft in Indonesian waters a day afterThe passenger boat departed Taliabu port in North Maluku province just after dusk Sunday. It was bound for Kema in North Sulawesi province before sinking in the northern waters of Taliabu Island, said Muhammad Rizal, who heads the search and rescue office in Palu city.The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather. “All 27 people aboard managed to evacuate using a longboat before the ship went down,” Rizal said, “However, their current location remains unknown.” Relatives reported the victims had tied themselves to a raft, and the National Search and Rescue Agency said a rescue vessel was heading toward the estimated location where the raft was believed to be drifting in choppy waters.The Nazila 05 was frequently used to transport tourists and was also known locally as a fishing or small passenger vessel, Rizal said. Indonesia is an archipelago with more than 17,000 islands, where boats are a common form of transportation. With lax safety standards and problems with overcrowding, accidents occur frequently. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.15 year old student shoots a teacher then takes his own lifeNo active threat on campus at Hill Country Prep High School in BulverdeCity of San Antonio says Ackerman Road dip under Kirby’s jurisdictionCold front is here bringing gusty winds and cooler temperaturesAtascosa County fire seems like a bad case of déjà vuProposed border wall threatens prehistoric cave artAdam Caskey has your Weather Authority cold front forecastHundreds of millions of dollars lost each year to scams at crypto ATMsBank teller and police officer help stop a scamFamily of Matthew Guerra reacts to guilty verdictFamily reacts to guilty verdict in Christopher Preciado trialVerdict reached in Christopher Preciado capital murder trialCastle Hills police department says the armed suspect shot this morning has diedHow to find accurate TSA wait times at airports around the countryRecords show New Braunfels ISD pulling, restricting more books than it has publicly listedResidents hope to stave off light pollution caused by rapid growth of nearby San Antonio74 year old woman hit crossing South General McMullenLake Placid and Lake McQueeney are coming back after sitting emptyNew emissions test could cost Bexar County vehicle ownersVictims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentenceVictims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentenceSan Antonio attorney admits stealing over half a million dollars from children's inheritance.Arrest made in deadly car racing accidentSpurs respond after viral video at game sparks backlash
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27 peopled evacuate to a raft after their boat sinks in IndonesiaRescuers are racing to find 27 people believed to be drifting on a raft in Indonesian waters a day after their boat sank. The owner told authorities the boat’s captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather.
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Rescuers try to find 27 people believed to be on raft drifting in Indonesian watersRescuers are racing to find 27 people believed to be drifting on a raft in Indonesian waters a day after their boat sank.
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