Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs to 53 as rescue crews locate additional victims

Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck the day before, bringing the death toll to 53.

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Rescue operations in eastern Indonesia have intensified following a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck the region, with teams discovering six additional bodies in the aftermath. The grim discovery has raised the confirmed death toll to 53 as search efforts continue across affected areas.

Emergency responders have deployed extensive resources to locate missing persons and assess damage across multiple communities impacted by the seismic event. Officials expect the casualty count may increase as search teams access remote locations and continue recovery operations throughout the region.

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