Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea Leaving 129 Missing | Belfast News

A ferry carrying over 240 people capsized in rough seas off the Java Sea, leaving 129 still missing. The Virgo Transport 8, en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, sent out a distress call as high waves hit — search teams rescued 108 and recovered six bodies on day one. With vehicles onboard and an uncertain death toll, authorities are deploying advanced tech including thermal drones and underwater teams to locate survivors amid harsh conditions. Hope remains alive as rescuers race against time to bring everyone home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/129-people-missing-after-ferry-capsizes-in-java-sea/a/161403735.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2adb8d6c7e5b1a6 Report issues to [email protected].