Royal Australian Air Force and Navy racing to save 26 stranded Indonesian sailors off Perth coast

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The Royal Australian Air Force (*26*) Navy are scrambling to rescue a partially-submerged Indonesian fishing boat off Perth’s coast.

Australian maritime authorities acquired a misery sign this morning from the vessel — believed to have 26 individuals onboard — 1200km due west of Perth.

A search (*26*) rescue jet was first deployed from Perth to find the boat, which is known to be taking over water.

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Royal Australian Air power planes from Sydney (*26*) Melbourne in addition to Australian warship HMAS Anzac have additionally been dispatched.

The Royal Australian Air Force and Navy are scrambling to rescue a partially-submerged Indonesian fishing boat off Perth’s coast.
The Royal Australian Air Force (*26*) Navy are scrambling to rescue a partially-submerged Indonesian fishing boat off Perth’s coast. Credit score: 7NEWS/Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Anzac isn’t anticipated to attain the stricken vessel till Saturday afternoon.

The search (*26*) rescue aircraft managed to drop two life rafts close to the ship on Friday morning.

The vessel is believed to have 26 people onboard and is located 1200km due west of Perth.
The vessel is believed to have 26 individuals onboard (*26*) is situated 1200km due west of Perth. Credit score: 7NEWS

It’s unclear whether or not any of the stranded sailors managed to climb aboard.

Authorities are but to decide why the vessel was to this point south of Indonesian waters.

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