The area: The boat should have been on the way from the island at the top of the map, in the middle, with a course towards Manado, the largest city on the island in the bottom left of the picture. Screenshot from Google Maps.
Flames have significantly damaged the vessel’s structure, exposing its internal metal framework. Video footage shows individuals assisting passengers with life jackets before they entered the water.
This maritime incident follows another serious accident in Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, a crowded tourist boat capsized in Halong Bay on Saturday, resulting in at least 35 fatalities, according to Reuters.
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