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Search ends for missing journalists near Anak Krakatau

Overview

Indonesian authorities have officially terminated the search and rescue operation for eight people missing in the Sunda Strait. The group, consisting of five journalists and three crew members aboard the speedboat KM Arupadatu I, went missing on September 7, 2026, while reporting on the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.

After 10 days of intensive searching across 8,509 square nautical miles, no trace of the vessel or its passengers was located. Although 13 floating objects were recovered, they were verified as unrelated to the missing boat. The operation, involving 523 personnel and 24 vessels, concluded on September 17, 2026.

Following the cessation of official efforts, the Indonesian Press Photo Society (PFI) and local families have pursued independent search initiatives. On September 22, 2026, authorities confirmed that a body found on Enggano Island on September 12 was Surakhman, a 60-year-old crew member of the KM Arupadatu I. The identification was finalized through DNA testing conducted by the Polri Disaster Victim Investigation team, matching the remains with DNA from Surakhman’s son. His remains were subsequently transported from Bengkulu to Jakarta for return to his family in Pandeglang.

In light of this discovery, the PFI has urged the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) to resume operations, suggesting the find provides a “critical new lead” regarding the vessel’s location and the status of the remaining seven missing individuals.

Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III (Siaga) alert status. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported that recent eruptions have resulted in the emergence of approximately 32.8 hectares of new land between the volcano and Sertung Island.

Entities

Anak Krakatau · Sunda Strait · Mount Anak Krakatau · Basarnas · Selat Sunda

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
    Surakman identified as crew member of missing KM Arupadatu I

    DNA testing has identified Surakman, a crew member of the missing KM Arupadatu I, as the body found on Enggano Island. Seven others remain missing after the vessel lost contact near Mount Anak Krakatau.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Anak Krakatau remains at Level III alert as search for missing journalists continues

    Mount Anak Krakatau remains at Level III alert status amid continuous tremors, while independent searches continue for five journalists and three crew members missing in the Sunda Strait.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 15 sources
    Sunda Strait search for missing journalists and crew ends

    Indonesian authorities have ended a 10-day search for five journalists and three crew members missing in the Sunda Strait after no traces of their speedboat were found.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 27 sources
    Sunda Strait SAR operation enters tenth day for missing journalists

    The search for five journalists and three crew members missing in the Sunda Strait has entered its tenth day. The SAR operation has been extended and the search area expanded to 8,509 square nautical miles.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption triggers search for eight missing in Sunda Strait

    Basarnas has extended search operations in the Sunda Strait for eight people, including five journalists, missing after an Anak Krakatau eruption. The search area now includes the Bengkulu region.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 46 sources
    Sunda Strait search continues for five journalists and three crew members

    Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the Sunda Strait for five journalists and three crew members missing near Mount Anak Krakatau. The search area has expanded to over 6,000 square nautical miles.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption: Eight Indonesian airports resume normal flight operations

    Eight Indonesian airports have resumed normal flight operations after the Anak Krakatau eruption disrupted over 4,000 flights and hundreds of thousands of passengers in early September 2026.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 64 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption triggers search for missing journalists in Sunda Strait

    Search and rescue teams are searching the Sunda Strait for five journalists and three crew members missing near Mount Anak Krakatau. The eruption has also disrupted thousands of flights in Indonesia.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    Soekarno-Hatta Airport resumes operations after Anak Krakatau volcanic ash disruption

    Indonesian airports, including Soekarno-Hatta, resumed operations on September 8 after closures caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, following significant flight disruptions and passenger delays.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Indonesian aviation and flights

    Anak Krakatau's eruption has disrupted aviation in Indonesia, affecting 170,000 passengers and closing eight airports, including Soekarno-Hatta, prompting travel advisories for international passengers.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 212 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Indonesian travel and leaves speedboat missing

    Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption has disrupted Indonesian flights and caused a speedboat carrying five journalists to go missing in the Sunda Strait. Ferry services remain operational despite ash clouds.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Singapore Airlines delays flights due to Anak Krakatau eruption

    Singapore Airlines delayed six flights between Singapore and Jakarta on September 8, 2026, following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 382 sources
    Anak Krakatau eruption disrupts Indonesian aviation and schools

    The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau has closed multiple Indonesian airports, affecting 270,000 passengers, and forced schools in several regions to switch to remote learning due to volcanic ash.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Anak Krakatau volcano maintains Level III alert amid continuous eruptions

    Anak Krakatau volcano remains at Level III (Alert) following continuous eruptions in the Sunda Strait, featuring lava fountains and ash plumes. Authorities have established a 3km exclusion zone.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Anak Krakatau authorities intensify patrols to enforce volcanic safety zones

    Authorities in South Lampung have increased patrols around Anak Krakatau, enforcing a three-kilometer safety radius to protect tourists and fishermen from volcanic activity.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Anak Krakatau volcano erupts with 400-meter ash column

    Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on August 22, 2026, sending a 400-meter ash column southwest. Authorities have warned tourists and fishermen to stay at least 2 kilometers away from the volcano.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Anak Krakatau volcano erupts multiple times in Sunda Strait

    Mount Anak Krakatau experienced multiple eruptions and lava bursts on August 16, 2026. The volcano remains at Level III (Alert) status, with authorities advising a 3-km safety radius around the crater.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Anak Krakatau erupts twice, emitting 300‑meter ash plume over Sunda Strait

    Anak Krakatau erupted twice on 25 July 2026, sending a 300‑m ash plume northwest; authorities raised the alert to Level III and warned nearby fishermen and tourists to stay clear.

Sources

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