In Indonesia, at least 11 were killed and 32 remained missing after a passenger boat was hit by high waves and sank on Tuesday. National Search and Rescue Agency spokesman Gagah Prakoso said the boat set sail carrying about 60 passengers and capsized two hours later in the waters near Flores island in the East Nusa Tenggara province. Local police chief Abdul Rahma Aba said the inter-island vessel was struck by high waves which caused panic among passengers before it capsized about two miles from shore. Prakoso said some 17 passengers were found alive, and four vessels from the local search and rescue agency and sea police unit have been deployed with up to 70 rescuers. He said search operation will take place for several days and local fishermen have also been involved. A search and rescue official said the rescuers were being hampered in their work by bad weather and rough seas
News On AIR | August 10, 2010 9:35 AM
11 killed, 32 missing in Indonesia boat sinking