One survivor found as Indonesian rescuers step up search for 21 missing fishermen


MAKASSAR Indonesia (AFP): Indonesian rescuers stepped up search efforts for 21 missing Indonesian fishermen on Thursday night, officials said, with another survivor found after their boat capsized days earlier leaving two dead.

At least 12 crew have been found after they survived for days by clinging to their boat when it overturned on Saturday in waters off the remote Selayar islands in South Sulawesi province.

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