11 Indonesian Fishermen Rescued After Being Stranded by Cyclone Ilsa
TL;DR
Eleven Indonesian fishermen were rescued from Bedwell Island, off Australia's coast, after surviving for six days without food or water. Their two boats were hit by Cyclone Ilsa, sinking one boat and leaving nine crew members missing. The survivors were airlifted to safety and are being treated in hospital. The government is working to repatriate the group. Cyclone Ilsa spared populated areas from major damage.
Topics:worldnatural-disaster#cyclone-ilsa#indonesian-fishermen#natural-disaster#rescue#survival#western-australia
- Cyclone Ilsa: Stranded Indonesian fishermen rescued after six days without food BBC
- Australia rescues Indonesian fishermen from desert island after cyclone Reuters
- 9 Indonesian fishermen feared dead, 11 rescued off Australia WPLG Local 10
- How 11 Indonesian fishermen were rescued after being left stranded by Cyclone Ilsa ABC News
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