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Rescuers Search for Missing Indonesian Fishermen Off Portugal

12/16/2025

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Rescuers search for three Indonesian fishermen missing after their vessel sank off northern Portugal on December 14.
An Indonesian fisherman died on December 16 after being found on a life raft.
The National Maritime Authority said two crew members were rescued and four remain unaccounted for.
Portugal's meteorological agency issued orange warnings for heavy seas in central and southern areas, with four northern regions under yellow alert.

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Rescuers search for three Indonesian fishermen missing after their vessel sank off northern Portugal on December 14.
An Indonesian fisherman died on December 16 after being found on a life raft.
The National Maritime Authority said two crew members were rescued and four remain unaccounted for.
Portugal's meteorological agency issued orange warnings for heavy seas in central and southern areas, with four northern regions under yellow alert.