A ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait while heading to Bali from Banyuwangi. Four fatalities have been confirmed, with 23 individuals rescued. The boat sank approximately 25 minutes after departure, and the cause of the accident is believed to be bad weather. Survivors reported drifting in choppy waters, with various rescue boats involved in the search efforts. The ferry, which is commonly used to transport people and vehicles between Java and Bali, had an official passenger manifest that could not be fully trusted due to past discrepancies in reported passenger numbers.
At least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank on its way to Bali. The vessel sank before midnight in the Bali Strait, departing from Banyuwangi, Java.
Four people had died, and 23 others had been rescued. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank about 25 minutes after weighing anchor, and the cause was attributed to bad weather.
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