Search underway for missing fishermen

TRENGGALEK, East Java: A search-and-rescue team continued its search on Friday for over 19 fishermen believed to have been missing since Monday near Prigi Beach, Trenggalek regency.

The search effort on Friday was focused on waters some 50 miles from the shore of neighboring Pacitan regency, said Deputy First Insp. Muzakkir on Friday.

The accident took place on Monday night when a boat carrying 24 fishermen sank in bad weather. The accident was not reported until Wednesday night, when another fisherman saved the lives of five fishermen whose boat was damaged in the bad weather.

The five fishermen, who recounted the sequence of events, are being treated in a local hospital. -- Antara