Indonesia intensifies search for over 120 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizes
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Indonesian rescue teams intensified their search on Monday for the more than 120 passengers reported missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized. The operation deployed specialized underwater teams alongside navy‑operated underwater drones to locate survivors and recover bodies, marking a significant escalation in the effort to address the maritime disaster.
Authorities said the deployment of the advanced equipment reflects the challenging conditions at the crash site, where strong currents and limited visibility have hampered earlier recovery attempts. Officials continue to coordinate surface and subsurface searches, emphasizing that the mission will proceed until all missing individuals are accounted for.
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