Headline: Survivors Of Indonesian Ferry Fire Describe Chaotic Evacuation
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Survivors of the KM Mutiara Sentosa II ferry fire arrive at Tanjung Perak Port aboard the KM Masalembo in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on August 4, 2026.
Survivors described a chaotic evacuation, saying passengers received little or no guidance from the crew, searched for life jackets on their own, and some jumped into the sea before drifting for hours until they were rescued.
Their accounts contrast with information provided by the ferry operator to the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), which stated that all 238 passengers were wearing life jackets during the evacuation.
According to BASARNAS, 233 people survived and five others were confirmed dead following a three-day search and rescue operation
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