Search underway for missing fishermen

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