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Family members mourn for their missing relatives who were passengers of a ferry that capsized on June 18, at Lake Toba ferry port in the province of North Sumatra on June 21, 2018.
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The captain of an overloaded Indonesian ferry that sank into the depths of Sumatra’s Lake Toba has been detained by police for questioning over the deadly disaster, authorities said Thursday.

He was among just 18 people rescued after the vessel capsized and sank Monday afternoon at the picturesque volcanic lake, a popular tourist destination.

Three passengers have been confirmed dead.

But official estimates Thursday morning listed 193 others — including children — as missing, raising fears the sinking could be one of Indonesia’s deadliest maritime disasters.

The traditional wooden boat is believed to have been operating illegally with no manifest or passenger tickets so officials have struggled to pinpoint the exact number of passengers.

They have relied on reports from survivors…



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