Sumenep student dies after drowning during school swimming practice

A 16-year-old high school student, identified by the initial S, died after drowning in the Nangka River in Sumenep Regency, Indonesia. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 3, 2026, during a physical education swimming practice session.

The student was accompanied by teachers and classmates when the accident happened. After the student disappeared from view, a search was conducted by teachers and local residents, eventually locating the victim at the bottom of the river at a depth of approximately 2.5 meters. Despite efforts to provide first aid and resuscitation at the Ambunten Health Center, the student was pronounced dead.