Rescue Efforts Underway for Missing Boat Passengers

0:00Rescue teams in Indonesia are in a frantic search for 27 people missing after a passenger boat sank in rough seas. The vessel, named the Zilla05, went down Monday while heading to a remote village in the east. It departed from Taliyabul Island in North Maluku Province just after Desk on Sunday, bound for the coastal spot of Kemma. All 27 onboard passengers and crew, with no word on survivors yet. After this week, rough waters turned deadly on that route, and now the clock is ticking as conditions stay tough. Officials from Palou in Central Sulawesi are leading the effort. Search head Muhammad Rizal says, teams hit the water Monday morning, scouring the area with boats and divers. No major breakthroughs so far, but they're pushing hard. Meanwhile, families wait anxiously for any sign, highlighting risks on these vital sea links. Keep an eye on updates as this unfolds. Stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates.