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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
JAKARTA, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Consulate General in Denpasar on the Indonesian island of Bali confirmed on Tuesday that two Chinese citizens were killed when a boat capsized off the coast of Bali earlier in the day.
Denpasar Search and Rescue Authority chief I Nyoman Sidakarya said the incident occurred around 3pm local time when the Dolphin II speedboat, which was en route from Nusa Penida Port to Sanur Port, was hit by a large wave and capsized near its destination.
As I Nyoman Sidakarya specified, there were 75 passengers on board, including 73 foreign tourists, as well as five crew members. As a result of the incident, two people died, one is missing, and another 77 people were rescued.
Following the incident, the local search and rescue service sent inflatable boats and a rescue team to the scene. The search for one missing person is ongoing.
The Chinese Consulate General said it had immediately activated an emergency response mechanism and was in close contact with Indonesian authorities, taking necessary measures to resolve the consequences of the incident.
The consulate urged Chinese citizens in Indonesia to monitor sea conditions and take precautions when traveling. –0–
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