Rescue Efforts Underway for Missing Boat Passengers

0:00On March 30, rescue teams in Indonesia are in a frantic search for 27 people missing after a passenger boat sank in rough seas. The vessel went down Monday while heading to a remote coastal village in the east. The boat, named Nazilla-05, set off from Taliable Island in North Maluku Province just after dusk on Sunday, bound for Kema. It carried passengers and crew through dangerous waters at night. Several officials report heavy swells likely caused the sinking, highlighting risks on these remote routes where boats often face sudden storms. Families back home are holding out hope amid the uncertainty. Muhammad Rizal, who leads the search office in Palus city, Central Sulawesi, says teams deployed right away with vessels and divers scanning the area. No survivors spotted yet, but efforts ramped up at dawn. As conditions stabilize, rescuers push harder before weather turns again, keeping the focus on bringing everyone home safe. You've been listening to Global News today, AI-powered Global Coverage.