The Jakarta Globe, Apr 11, 2014
Jayapura. Papuan authorities intensified the efforts to search for 22 people declared missing after a motor boat carrying 30 people capsized in waters around Yapen island.
Yapen Island Police chief Adj. Sr. Cmr. Gatot Prasetyo said the boat was on its way to Membramo Raya from Yapen on Tuesday.
“While it was on its way the boat was hit by a big wave and capsized,” Gatot said.
The boat capsized somewhere between the Pasorae Strait and Kurudu Kaipuri near Yapen.
After being informed about the incident by Membramo regional councillor, Yapen Police, assisted by a search and rescue team from Biak Numfor, initiated efforts to save the victims. Eight people have been rescued and evacuated to Kurudu Kaipuri. The rest are still missing.
Gatot said on Friday rescue efforts were underway and focused in waters around Kurudu and Memberamo in Papua. He added that the search was hampered by extreme weather and high waves.
“However, we will continue the search and rescue until all victims are found,” he said.
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