Huge search operation after ferry carrying 65 people sinks off Bali

3 Jul 2025 • 2:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A ferry carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles sank late Wednesday near Indonesia’s resort island of Bali.
  • The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry was en route from East Java’s Ketapang port to Bali’s Gilimanuk port when it sank.
  • Rescuers have recovered two bodies and rescued 20 people, many unconscious, while 43 individuals remain missing.
  • Nine boats are involved in the search operation, battling waves up to 2 meters high in the choppy waters.
  • Ferry tragedies are a common occurrence in Indonesia, an archipelago where safety regulations often lapse.

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