A Day After Ghastly Disappearance, Missing Australian Surfers Found Alive Near an Indonesian Island Along With the Local Crew

The missing Australian surfers Steph Weisse, Will Teagle, Jordan Short, and Elliot Foote, whose missing status provoked day and night searches by the Indonesian authorities, were found safely. Get insights into the rescue mission of the surfers through the following story.

Where were the missing Australian surfers found?

Three of the four Australian surfers, Steph Weisse, Will Teagle, and Jordan Short, were found floating on their respective surfboards, while Elliot Foote was found on a nearby island of Aceh, to which he paddled for help.

How did the surfers got lost?

The boat of the Australian surfers through which they were heading to Aceh island was hit by a rough storm on Sunday night and disappeared in the brutal weather.

Official statement from the Australian Foreign Affairs authorities!

"Two of the three Indonesian crew have also been located. Our thoughts are with the family of the third crew member, for whom the search continues. The Australian government expresses its deep gratitude to the Indonesian authorities and others involved in the search," said a spokesperson from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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