Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

-


Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from a sunken passenger boat

PALU, Indonesia (AP) - Rescuers in Indonesia's eastern region discovered two more survivors of a sunken passenger boat on Sunday, including a mother and son, while they continued their search for 18 others who were still missing.

 

According to officials, the woman, 46, and her 24-year-old son were found on Balalaho island, one of the small islands inhabited by the Selayar region. More than 200 rescues by boats and divers searched the waters this weekend after a five-day effort in which Indonesian troops, police, fishermen, and residents took part, said Andi Sultan, spokesman for the Makassar emergency response agency.

 

"Meanwhile, rescue teams had to contend with difficult weather conditions, such as two- or three-meter waves and strong winds," Sultan said.

In addition, a search and rescue team found five survivors on Saturday evening, including a 7-year-old girl, who had been clinging to a fishing trap.

 

Besides, at least one person was confirmed dead.

The boat KM Nurul Salsa with 78 passengers and crew members sank due to engine failure on Wednesday, about 43 nautical miles (79 km) from the port in the Selayar Islands of South Sulawesi.

Passenger boats are a popular mode of transportation in Indonesia, which has more than 17,000 islands. 

However, the lack of safety measures and often overloaded boats lead to many accidents.


Edna Tarigan, an Associated Press writer in Jakarta, contributed to this article.


Rescuers on Saturday evening found five survivors, including a 7-year-old girl, from a passenger boat that sank earlier in the week in eastern Indonesian waters and were searching for 20 other people still missing.


  Writer: Binod Kumar Simkhada 
binodkumarsimkhada315@gmail.com

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Join ME to Explore Something New.

-
Image
Join ME to Explore Something New.   Hello, my name is Binod Kumar Simkhada, and I work as a freelance Internet marketer part-time. I aim to provide a professional service and do my best in every piece of work.  Management of social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and content writing are among my offerings.  There appears to be a Binod Kumar Simkhada associated with Kathmandu, Nepal, according to publicly available information. The following is shown by public profiles that are available: A LinkedIn profile identifies Binod Simkhada as a self-employed professional based in Kathmandu, Nepal.  The profile mentions experience in business and an educational background at Triveni Debi Bhalotia College. According to public travel-related listings, Binod Kumar Simkhada works for Mission Mountain Travel in Kathmandu, which provides Nepali tourism services like trekking, sightseeing, helicopter tours, and travel packages.  Additionally, Binod Kumar Simkhada,...
Read more

Likendin is world's largest professional networking platform.

-
Image
LinkedIn Used to Be Useful LinkedIn has long been recognized as the world's largest professional networking platform.  Since its launch in 2003, it has helped millions of people build careers, connect with employers, and share professional knowledge.  For many years, LinkedIn was considered one of the most valuable tools for job seekers, recruiters, and business professionals.  However, in recent years, many users have begun to feel that LinkedIn is not as useful as it once was.  While the platform still offers many benefits, changing trends and user behavior have altered its original purpose.  One of the biggest reasons people believe LinkedIn has become less useful is the increase in social media-style content.  Instead of sharing career advice, industry news, or professional achievements, many users now post personal stories, motivational quotes, and content designed to gain likes and comments.  Although these posts may inspire some readers, t...
Read more

Rabies-infected dog bites can be fatal, if not vaccinated on time.

-
Image
As stated previously, the dog biting cannot be cured here. Rabies-infected dog bites can be fatal if not vaccinated on time.  Because of this, these dogs require proper management. We should be cautious of aggressive dogs.  A complete rabies vaccine should be given after any dog bite. It doesn't mean all dogs that bite humans are infected with rabies.  A dog that is abused by humans, trapped in a cage, or tied since birth can also be aggressive.  They can bite even if they are injured or sick.  But not all dogs bite.  How did the phrase "dog bite" come to be? People with limited intellect and education, such as ourselves, who do not comprehend dog behavior, tendencies, or inability to coexist, will say, "Dog bites." ’  Usually, a dog doesn't bite in a situation where it is not rabid, not injured, not harassed, not overwhelmed by hunger and thirst, not abused, and not scared.  We spread hatred toward the dogs whenever one of them appears to ...
Read more