Australian surfers rescued after two days missing off Indonesia

Rescuers had been searching for a speedboat carrying Indonesians and Australian tourists (BASARNAS via AP)

Four Australian tourists and two Indonesians have been rescued after going missing for two days in the waters off Indonesia’s Aceh province.

Peter Foote, the father of Elliot Foote, who had travelled to Indonesia to celebrate his 30th birthday with friends, said he received a text message from his son saying he is OK.