Indonesian rescuers battle to free trapped ferry carrying more than 800

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MAUMERE, INDONESIA - Indonesian rescuers were battling to free a ferry with more than 800 people on Wednesday after it ran aground on a submerged island off the country's southernmost province, a lo

MAUMERE, INDONESIA - Indonesian rescuers were battling to free a ferry with more than 800 people on Wednesday after it ran aground on a submerged island off the country's southernmost province, a local official said.

As the vessel does not appear to be leaking, the rescue operation has so far focused on attempting to dislodge the ferry to allow it to continue its journey rather than evacuating everyone, according to officials.

 

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