Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Al Jazeera
Last updated: September 19, 2026
A ferry carrying an estimated 150 people capsized on Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Bad weather contributed to the capsizing and continues to hamper rescue efforts.
- Divers have retrieved three bodies from the submerged vessel.
- As of the latest reports, 126 people remain missing, while 18 individuals have been rescued.
- The rescue operation is ongoing, with authorities facing challenges due to adverse weather conditions.
- Efforts are underway to right the capsized ferry to aid in the search for survivors and victims.
- The vessel was reportedly carrying an unknown number of passengers and crew, with estimates suggesting around 150 individuals were on board.
- Lake Toba is a large volcanic lake in North Sumatra, a popular tourist destination.
- The exact cause of the capsizing is still under investigation, but the prevailing weather conditions are considered a significant factor.
