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UNDERREPORTED
Rough seas cause inter-island ferry to sink off Vanuatu, dozens missing
An inter-island ferry carrying 45 people sank north of Vanuatu in bad weather; seven survivors have been rescued while many remain missing.
The vessel, en route between islands, went down amid rough conditions, leaving 45 aboard including crew. Rescue teams have saved seven individuals, but 38 people are still unaccounted for. Authorities are conducting searches by land and sea, and nearby coastal communities have been asked to assist in locating any possible survivors.
Why it matters
The sinking underscores safety risks for island transport in Vanuatu and leaves dozens of families awaiting news of missing loved ones.
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