Tragedy Strikes Bali: 43 Missing, 2 Dead in Ferry Sinking Disaster
Sarah Johnson
July 3, 2025
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Ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia, leaving 43 missing, two dead. Rescue efforts battle rough seas to find survivors of the tragic incident.
A devastating ferry disaster struck near Bali, Indonesia, as the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank in turbulent seas late Wednesday, leaving 43 people missing and two confirmed dead. The vessel, carrying 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, went down just 30 minutes after departing East Java’s Ketapang port en route to Bali’s Gilimanuk, a short 30-mile journey.
Rescue operations, battling waves up to 6.5 feet, began Wednesday night with nine boats, including tugboats and inflatables, scouring the dark, choppy waters. So far, 20 survivors have been pulled from the sea, many unconscious after hours adrift. The tragedy underscores the perilous state of ferry travel in Indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands where lax safety standards often lead to such catastrophes.
The search continues for those still missing, with authorities racing against time in treacherous conditions. This disaster serves as a grim reminder of the risks faced by those relying on ferries for essential travel across Indonesia’s vast waters.
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Editor's Comments
Another ferry disaster in Indonesia, and you’d think the sea itself is staging a protest against these rickety boats. With safety rules looser than a Bali beach sandal, it’s no shock the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya went down faster than a bad comedian’s punchline. Here’s hoping the rescue teams, battling waves taller than a Jakarta skyscraper, pull off a miracle for those 43 still lost.
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