Indonesian authorities have launched a search operation for eight individuals lost at sea near the active volcano Anak Krakatau. The missing party includes a journalist and several crew members. One of the missing people is confirmed as a guide for the group.
Rescue coordinators indicate ashfall from the volcano has lessened, which has upgraded conditions and permitted search efforts to intensify. The operation is currently underway as rescuers scan the waters near the volcano. The search is focused on the area where the group was last known to be.