Also read: Stranded San Francisco-bound fliers: Air India ferry flight likely to reach Russia tomorrow Rescue and recovery efforts have been ongoing, with local authorities and the search and rescue agency working to identify the victims and provide support to their families. Survivors are receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.

Also read: Drones ready for takeoff at top govt hospitals to ferry medical supplies The incident happened while the ferry was crossing a bay in Muna island, situated about 200 km (124 miles) south of Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi province. Ferries are a commonly used mode of transportation in Indonesia, given its vast archipelago comprising over 17,000 islands.

Indonesia: 15 dead, 19 still missing as ferry sinks in Sulawesi island

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