Rescuers hunt on for Indonesia ferry survivors

Rescuers have now found 214 survivors from the ferry that sank in the Sunda Straight, Indonesia's Transportation Ministry says.

But they add that many more are still missing, a day after the vessel collided with a cargo ship.

The total number of passengers was listed as 200 -- the actual number is likely much higher.

At least eight died in the sinking, likely more.

Ferries are a popular means of transportation between Indonesia's many islands, where sea connections are cheaper and more available than air travel.

But safety standards are lax - and many ferries are severely overcrowded.