A ferry carrying over 240 people overturned in bad weather, resulting in at least six deaths. Authorities are searching for 129 people still missing. The ferry, Virgo Transport 8, was traveling with passengers when its captain issued a distress call due to rough seas. Contact was lost with the vessel, and it was later reported to have overturned.
The incident occurred while the ferry was en route to its destination. Details of the search efforts are available, including information on the location where the ferry overturned.
Further information on the incident and search operations can be found through the National Search and Rescue Agency.
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