From the WTF Watch Desk: Indonesia extended the Virgo Transport 8 recovery after divers raised the confirmed death toll to 64, with 71 people still missing and wreck salvage under consideration.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
The incident has become a prolonged underwater recovery, victim-identification and salvage mission under continuing responder risk.
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This report reflects information available on September 27, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.