JAKARTA — Tragedy struck the Mahakam River in East Kalimantan when an allegedly overloaded ferry carrying sacks of cement sank on Nov 10, claiming eight lives. The vessel, bound for a palm oil plantation pier, carried 28 passengers, of whom 20 were rescued.
Overloaded Ferry
Victims, including Marselus Bouk, 24, and Ira, 24, were recovered from distances ranging between 100m and over 13km from the sinking site. Rescue efforts were hindered by the river’s strong current, forcing divers to halt searches within the hull. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing overloading and swift currents as contributing factors.
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