Journalists and boat crew missing near erupting Indonesian volcano

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“Journalists and boat crew missing near erupting Indonesian volcano”

The five journalists and three crew, who were trying to get closer to Mount Anak Krakatau, have not been heard from since Monday afternoon.

Key facts

• Eight people are missing near Mount Anak Krakatau
• They were trying to get closer to the erupting volcano
• Volcanic ash from the eruption has caused travel chaos in Indonesian airports
• The group includes five journalists and three boat crew
• Mount Anak Krakatau is erupting and spewing volcanic ash and smoke
• A group of journalists and boat crew attempting to get closer to the erupting Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia have gone missing.
• Mount Anak Krakatau is erupting and spewing volcanic ash and smoke
• Volcanic ash from the eruption has caused travel chaos in Indonesian airports

Left-leaning outlets

• The Age (AU)
• Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU)