Missing AirAsia flight: More than 40 bodies retrieved, says Indonesian navy


Indonesian Air Force crew carry what is believed to be an emergency slide from flight QZ8501. - EPA

JAKARTA: An Indonesian warship recovered more than 40 bodies from the sea on Tuesday in the search for the AirAsia jet, a navy spokesman told AFP.

"Based on the navy radio, it has been reported that the warship Bung Tomo has retrieved 40 bodies and the number is growing. They are very busy now," Mr Manahan Simorangkir said.

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