Ambon, Maluku (ANTARA News) - Another missing passenger of speedboat Inarissa that capsized on its way from Ambon to Seram island on Saturday was found dead in Mamala village, Liehitu subdistrict on Monday.

The body of Viona Tuarissa (about two years old) was found by local villagers on the coast, who then reported it to the police and in coordination with the search and rescue team it was later evacuated to Tulehu hospital.

The victim`s body was part of the three found on Sunday, namely of Mrs Yoke Wennon, Endro Pariama and Mrs Opi Tuarissa.

The boat carried sixteen passengers and three crew when it capsized after being hit by big waves on its way from Tuleho port on Ambon island in Central Maluku to Kamariang on the island of Seram in the district of Western part of Seram.

Eleven of them including skipper Jerry Sahetapy were saved by villagers of Kailolo and Pelauw of the Haruku island.
(T.KR-JA/H-YH/HAJM/S012)

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