23 survivors in Kendari accident

23 survivors in Kendari accident

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Search and rescue teams on Monday
said they have found 23 survivors from the KM Citra Baru ship
which sank on May 30 near Wawonii Island some 49 kilometers
southeast of Kendari.

The bodies of nine people have been discovered while 17 others
are still missing. The ship was carrying 49-passengers when it
went down.

The cause of the incident is still unknown, Antara reported.

The ship was bound for Surabaya, East Java from Masohi Island,
North Maluku.(10)