Overview
- Rescue leaders widened the search radius on Wednesday, conducting fan-pattern sweeps on the surface and seabed, adding aerial patrols and shoreline walks across the Komodo archipelago.
- The operation focuses on waters near Serai Island, where the body of a 12-year-old girl was recovered on Monday following the tourist boat’s sinking last Friday.
- Three people remain missing: coach Fernando Martín, 44, and two boys aged 9 and 10, according to family statements and local authorities.
- Families say the mission will continue for three to six more days and note a progressive increase in resources, including sonar, volunteers and private-sector support; the rescued 7-year-old has returned to Spain.
- Indonesian officials are investigating possible engine failure, the vessel’s fitness and reports of an uncommon, unpredictable wave phenomenon, as Spain’s embassy provides consular assistance and local navigation stays restricted in the area.