BALI, Indonesia —Hopes of rescuing dozens aboard a missing Indonesian submarine faded Saturday as its oxygen reserves were believed to have run out, with the US and Australia joining the hunt in waters off Bali.
While warships, planes and hundreds of military personnel took part in a frantic search for the KRI Nanggala 402, authorities had said the German-built craft was equipped with enough oxygen for only three days after losing power.
But that deadline passed early Saturday with still no sign of the stricken vessel and its 53 crew.
“There’s been no progress yet,” said Navy spokesman Julius Widjojono.
“We are still combing the area.”
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