An Indonesian search and rescue ship successfully located a capsized wooden boat off Indonesia's northernmost coast, carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees. The rescue operation began with survivors standing on the hull being pulled to safety. Local fishing boats and the Indonesian craft rescued a total of 69 individuals, including men, women, and children who were weak and soaked from the night's rain.
The exact number of refugees aboard the small craft remains unclear, with initial estimates ranging between 60 and 100 people. Six survivors rescued by local fishermen reported that the boat started leaking while sailing east and was pushed westward by strong currents. Some refugees were still clinging to the capsized craft when the rescue team arrived.
