Second boats sinks off of Nias

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A second boat has capsized in as many days off the tourist island of Nias in North Sumatra, according to data from the Sibolga Harbormaster Office.

The most recent accident on Tuesday claimed at least two lives, while three people we reported missing. Another boat went down on Sunday morning killing at least three.

Sibolga Harbormaster Fritz Agamsyah called on sailors and fishermen on Tuesday to be on high alert while sailing on the waters of Nias island, as the weather would remain dangerous in the coming days. -- Antara