Overview
- Indonesian rescuers located the KM Putri Sakinah’s hull and recovered a third body after fishermen alerted them to debris about 7.48 nautical miles from the last known position.
- Authorities confirmed the body is one of the children, and family sources identified him as nine-year-old Mateo, with formal forensic procedures underway in Labuan Bajo.
- The operation has entered day 13 with 168 personnel and 18 primary vessels using ROVs, multibeam and side-scan sonar, and thermal drones, with a decision on another extension expected today.
- Steep seabed drop-offs beyond 200 meters, strong currents, and deteriorating weather are limiting sonar to roughly 150 meters and creating detection “shadow zones.”
- The remains of Fernando Martín and 12-year-old Lía were recovered earlier and cremated in Bali for repatriation, as police continue investigating mechanical failure or possible crew negligence.