More Than 30 Missing From Ferry That Sank in Vanuatu
A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu continued for more than 30 people who officials said were missing after a passenger ferry sank.
A passenger ferry, the MV Matui, sank between the islands of Ambae and Santo in Vanuatu with 47 people on board. Fifteen survivors and one body were recovered over the weekend, but more than 30 individuals remain missing. The search efforts are now concentrating on coastal areas where currents may have carried survivors.
- A passenger ferry, MV Matui, sank off the coast of Vanuatu.
- The ferry was traveling between Ambae and Santo islands with 47 people on board.
- 15 survivors and one body have been recovered.
- More than 30 people are still missing.
- Search efforts are shifting focus to coastlines where currents might have carried survivors.
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