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Vanuatu Ferry Disaster and the Miracle Survivors | Auckland News
A ferry capsized off Vanuatu in brutal seas, leaving over thirty missing and only fifteen survivors — many weakened, dehydrated, or injured by fish. Rescue was delayed 30+ hours due to confusion and misinformation, until a determined citizen contacted a pilot who launched an aerial search, refueling multiple times to cover vast waters. Debris like fuel drums, lifejackets, and inner tubes were spotted — survivors clung to a tank before separating to seek help. One survivor swam ashore to alert rescuers, sparking a renewed effort. Winds hit 30 knots, making survival nearly impossible. The pilot…
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