ferry erupts in flames
passengers leap into ocean
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A ferry carrying 280 folks caught hearth off the coast of Indonesia over the weekend, leaving not less than one individual useless and prompting a dramatic rescue operation.
The ferry was touring from the Talaud Islands to Manado when it erupted in flames round 12 PM native time Sunday. Surprising movies present passengers leaping into the ocean as hearth engulfed the higher deck, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Rescue ships and native fishing boats rushed to save lots of these within the water. One survivor mentioned she floated for almost an hour earlier than being rescued. Authorities say survivors had been transported to a close-by island, and search efforts for any remaining passengers are ongoing.
The reason for the fireplace remains to be unknown.
