Ferry with 136 passengers sinks off Indonesia's coast, killing six and leaving 130 missing

The ferry, which was en route from the island of Java to the nearby island of Madura, vanished from radar shortly after departing the port of Surabaya. Initial reports indicated that the vessel was carrying approximately 136 passengers, including both locals and tourists. As of the latest update, six bodies have been recovered, and 130 people are still missing, with search and rescue efforts continuing in the region. The Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has deployed multiple vessels and aircraft to locate the missing individuals. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety in the region, with calls for increased regulation and oversight of ferry operations. No official cause for the disaster has been announced, though preliminary investigations are underway.