Story of Grandfather Giving Up His Life Jacket for Granddaughter Before Ship Sinks in Selayar
A heroic story unfolded in the sinking of KM Nurul Salsa in the waters of the Selayar Islands, South Sulawesi, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Grandfather Umar (80) willingly gave his last life jacket to his granddaughter to improve her chances of survival.
The ship, carrying 74 passengers, sank after experiencing engine failure. Until now, the SAR team is still searching for 24 missing passengers, including Grandfather Umar and his granddaughter. The community hopes the search operation will soon yield results.
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