Seven dead after tourist boat capsizes off Sumatra, over 100 aboard

Seven dead after tourist boat capsizes off Sumatra, over 100 aboard

JAKARTA, May 12 — Seven people have been confirmed dead after a tourist boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized and sank off the coast of Bengkulu on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, local authorities reported on Monday. The boat was returning from the popular Tikus Island when it was struck by large waves and strong winds around 4pm local time on Sunday, causing engine failure and immobility. “The boat gradually tilted before capsizing…

7 Killed, 34 injured as tourist boat sinks off Indonesia's Bengkulu Province - The Legitimate

Seven domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province, a senior rescuer said on Monday. Muslikun Sodik, head of the Bengkulu Province Search and Rescue Office, stated that the incident occurred on Sunday at around 16:30 Jakarta time. The boat, carrying 98 local tourists and six crew members, was returning to Bengkulu City from Tikus Island when it sank. “When the ship was approachin…

7 Killed as tourist boat sinks off Indonesia – Famagusta Gazette

Seven domestic tourists were killed and 34 others injured after a wooden vessel sank in Indonesia’s Bengkulu province, a senior rescuer said on Monday. Muslikun Sodik, head of the Bengkulu Province Search and Rescue Office, stated that the incident occurred on Sunday at around 16:30 Jakarta time. The boat, carrying 98 local tourists and six crew members, was returning to Bengkulu City from Tikus Island when it sank. “When the ship was approachin…