Indonesian rescuers search for missing speedboat with 11 European tourists and two crew members
Indonesian search and rescue teams are searching for a speedboat carrying 11 European tourists and two Indonesian crew members that went missing off Sulawesi island on July 24, 2026. The vessel departed from Tanjung Unauna regency bound for Marisa Port in Gorontalo province but failed to arrive. A local tour guide reported the missing boat at 3:40 p.m. on Friday, prompting an immediate search operation. The passengers include a Czech man, a Belgian man, five Dutch nationals, three Germans, a French woman, and two Indonesian crew members. Dozens of search-and-rescue teams are covering approximately 300 square nautical miles of waters along Tomini Bay, using a thermal-imaging drone and diving equipment. Rescuers face challenging sea conditions with strong winds and waves up to 2.5 meters high, though the meteorological agency forecast generally clear skies.
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