Indonesian rescuers search for missing speedboat with 11 European tourists and 2 local crew members
Indonesian rescuers are conducting a search for a speedboat that departed from Tanjung Unauna on Sulawesi island on Friday and failed to reach Marisa Port in Gorontalo province. The vessel was carrying 11 European tourists of various nationalities and two Indonesian crew members. Search efforts cover about 300 square nautical miles and employ thermal‑imaging drones and diving equipment despite strong winds and waves up to 2.5 meters.
- ▪The speedboat left Tanjung Unauna on Friday morning bound for Marisa Port but did not arrive as scheduled.
- ▪A tour guide reported the missing vessel at 3:40 p.m., prompting an immediate search operation.
- ▪Dozens of rescue teams are searching an area of roughly 300 square nautical miles using drones and diving gear.
- ▪Rescuers face challenging sea conditions with winds and waves up to 2.5 meters high, though the weather forecast calls for generally clear skies.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIndonesian rescuers search for missing speedboat with 11 European tourists and 2 local crew membersIndonesian rescuers are searching for a speedboat carrying 11 European tourists and two local crew members that went missing off Sulawesi islandByThe Associated PressJuly 25, 2026, 2:24 AM1:15PALU, Indonesia -- PALU, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers are searching for a speedboat carrying 11 European tourists and two local crew members that went missing off a bay on Sulawesi island, officials said Saturday.The vessel departed Tanjung Unauna regency on Friday morning bound for Marisa Port in the…
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