11 missing after boat capsizes in rough seas off Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands
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11 missing after boat capsizes in rough seas off Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands
The incident occurred late Monday morning, around 11am local time (04:00 GMT), when the vessel went down amid rough weather as it traveled between the towns of Sikakap and Tuapejat. Of the 18 people aboard, seven have been rescued so far, while the search continues for the rest.
By Brenda Socky