Four dead and dozens missing after ferry sinks near Bali

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 1:50pm

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Four people have died and 38 remain missing after a ferry sank near the Indonesian island of Bali. The vessel, carrying 65 people, sank shortly after departing Ketapang port in East Java on Wednesday. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

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1. RNZThu 3 Jul 2025, 1:25pm

   61 missing after boat sinks near Indonesia's Bali: local rescue agency (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 3 Jul 2025, 1:50pm

   Four dead, dozens missing after boat sinks off Bali (opens in new tab)