ferry erupts in flames
passengers leap into ocean
Revealed
A ferry carrying 280 folks caught fireplace off the coast of Indonesia over the weekend, leaving at the least one particular person lifeless 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 fireplace engulfed the higher deck, with thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Rescue ships and native fishing boats rushed to avoid wasting these within the water. One survivor mentioned she floated for almost an hour earlier than being rescued. Authorities say survivors have been transported to a close-by island, and search efforts for any remaining passengers are ongoing.
The reason for the fireplace continues to be unknown.
