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Vanuatu Ferry Disaster and the Miracle Survivors | Auckland News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
A ferry capsized off Vanuatu in brutal seas, leaving over thirty missing and only fifteen survivors — many weakened, dehydrated, or injured by fish. Rescue was delayed 30+ hours due to confusion and misinformation, until a determined citizen contacted a pilot who launched an aerial search, refueling multiple times to cover vast waters. Debris like fuel drums, lifejackets, and inner tubes were spotted — survivors clung to a tank before separating to seek help. One survivor swam ashore to alert rescuers, sparking a renewed effort. Winds hit 30 knots, making survival nearly impossible. The pilot called it a miracle anyone made it, urging Vanuatu to overhaul its search-and-rescue coordination — because in this tragedy, ordinary citizens became heroes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/vanuatu-ferry-disaster-its-a-miracle-anyone-survived-rescuer-says/HFNDSZLF2FHLLEKBBHAFQ4GQ3U/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e07d09868ed0804d Report issues to [email protected].