
Ferry Sinking Near Bali Leaves 4 Dead, 23 Rescued
At least four dead, 23 rescued after ferry sinks en route to Bali; search continues for missing passengers amid Indonesia’s maritime safety challenges.
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At least four dead, 23 rescued after ferry sinks en route to Bali; search continues for missing passengers amid Indonesia’s maritime safety challenges.
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