AirAsia QZ8501: Two 'big objects' found


Indonesian crew members observe the surface of the sea during the search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 on board an aircraft over the Java Sea on Jan 1, 2015. -- PHOTO: AFP.

JAKARTA: Two big objects were found in the search for Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501 on Saturday, Indonesia's search and rescue agency chief said.

The two objects are about 30m under water and located near an oil slick spotted Friday, said Basarnas chief Bambang Sulistyo.

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