Bali Ferry Sinks; Engine Failure Suspected, Dozens Missing

A ferry carrying 65 people, including 53 passengers and 12 crew, sank in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia, late Wednesday, resulting in at least four deaths and up to 43 people missing according to different official estimates. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which also carried 22 vehicles, sank about 30 minutes after leaving Ketapang port in East Java for Bali's Gilimanuk port. Search and rescue operations with nine boats have been hindered by waves up to two meters high and challenging nighttime conditions. Some survivors were rescued after hours adrift, but many remain unaccounted for. Authorities suspect an engine malfunction may have caused the disaster, as a mayday call was reportedly issued before the vessel sank. It is still unclear if any foreign nationals were among those on board.