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Rescuers find 31 survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia

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July 4, 2025

Rescuers were searching Thursday for 30 people missing after a ferry sank the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Four bodies have been recovered, and weather and sea conditions were improving during the morning, aiding the search for survivors.

Rescuers find 31 survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia

So far, 31 people have been rescued from the ferry's 53 passengers and 12 crew members, according to the National Search and Rescue Agency.

Family members came to the departure port in panic, some weeping, as they sought reassurance about their loved ones and hoped they were among the survivors.

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