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89 Rescued After Tourist Boat Capsizes Off Nusa Lembongan

Divers are searching the sunken 125-seat vessel to confirm all passengers were accounted for

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Overview

  • The Tanis was struck by a wave from behind around 4:30 pm local time as it departed Lembongan Village for Sanur
  • All 89 people onboard, including 77 foreign tourists and 12 Indonesian nationals, were evacuated safely by 6:30 pm
  • Local witnesses and rescuers assisted passengers who slid into the water when the vessel tilted
  • Divers are inspecting the sunken hull and surrounding seabed as a precaution against any remaining victims
  • Most travellers chose to stay on Nusa Lembongan after the incident, with only two continuing on to Sanur Harbor