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Five People Stayed Afloat Four Days Before Sea Rescue

Five people survived four days at sea after a passenger boat sank off the coast of Indonesia.

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The brief

A passenger boat sank in Indonesia, leaving several people missing. Rescuers have located five survivors, including a mother and son, who remained afloat for four days before being rescued.

Coverage from AP News, Al Jazeera, ABC News, Dallas News, and Newser emphasizes the ongoing search for the remaining missing passengers. Reports vary on the current number of missing persons, with figures ranging from 18 to 24, and at least one person has been confirmed dead.

Search operations continue as rescuers attempt to locate the remaining missing individuals.

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Quick answers

How long did the five survivors stay afloat?

According to Newser, they stayed afloat for four days.

Who among the survivors has been specifically identified?

Dallas News reports that rescuers found a mother and son among the survivors.

What is the status of the other passengers?

Coverage indicates that search operations are underway for missing persons, with reports citing between 18 and 24 people still missing and at least one death.

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