Cilacap, Indonesia—A search party recovered a fisherman’s body early this morning following a distress call triggered by a capsized vessel. The boat encountered rough seas approximately two nautical miles off the coast of central Java.

The victim, identified by local authorities, had been missing since late Sunday night when contact with his small fishing boat was severed. Waves reaching up to three meters made the initial search operation difficult for rescue divers.

Local maritime police mobilized a search vessel shortly after the boat failed to return to the port at the scheduled hour. The wreckage was spotted drifting through the current by another fishing crew at dawn.

Officials noted that current weather warnings for the southern coastal region remain in effect due to unpredictable swell patterns. High surf has been a recurring hazard for local artisanal fishers throughout the month.

The body was transported to a nearby regional hospital for an official autopsy before being returned to the family for burial. The regional disaster mitigation agency issued a fresh advisory to all local maritime cooperatives today.

Fishermen are being urged to avoid venturing beyond the breakwater until the high surf conditions subside later this week. Small vessels often struggle to maintain stability when unexpected swells hit the shelf.

Government representatives are currently reviewing the safety equipment requirements for all locally registered small-scale fishing craft. Further restrictions on coastal access are being considered if the dangerous weather patterns persist.

The recovery operation officially concluded at midday as rescue boats returned to harbor. The incident remains logged under active marine accident reports.