an uninhabited island after clinging to a makeshift flotation device. They reported that four others who were with them didn't make it, having become too weak to hold on and drifted away. The previous day, five other survivors—including a seven-year-old girl—were rescued after floating at sea for three days. They had survived by rigging together jerry cans and cork pieces tied with rope, sustaining themselves on instant noodles and biscuits. Local fishermen found them and radioed for help. About 50 people were rescued on Thursday. The boat's manifest listed only 50 passengers, but verification found 78 people were actually on board—a common discrepancy in Indonesia, where maritime accidents frequently occur due to lax safety standards and harsh weather. Search efforts involving five ships, a reconnaissance aircraft, and a helicopter continue for 18 people still missing. (Bssnews)