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Drowning incidents and search operations in Indonesia

Overview

In early August 2026, search and rescue operations in Indonesia resulted in the recovery of two drowning victims in river environments. In South Sumatra, a 60-year-old truck driver was found in the Baung River, while in Riau, a 13-year-old boy was located in the Siak River following a three-day search.

By late August, search operations shifted to coastal and ocean environments. In Ambon, authorities concluded a seven-day search for a 25-year-old individual swept away by waves in Hutumuri Village, reporting that no signs of the victim were found. Simultaneously, in Aceh Besar, search teams including police and local fishermen were deployed to locate a 19-year-old student who was swept away by strong currents while swimming at the Lhok Keutapang tourist area.

Entities

Lhok Keutapang · Arien Maspaitella · Basarnas Ambon · Basarnas · Budi Cahyadi

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Search operations underway for individuals swept away by currents in Indonesia

    Search and rescue teams are responding to two separate incidents in Indonesia where individuals were swept away by ocean currents in Ambon and Aceh Besar.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Indonesian SAR Teams Recover Drowning Victims in Sumatra and Riau Rivers

    Indonesian SAR teams recovered two drowning victims – a 60‑year‑old truck driver in Sumatra’s Baung River and a 13‑year‑old boy in Riau’s Siak River – after intensive searches.

Sources

ambon.tribunnews.com · antaranews.com · matapapua.com · prohaba.tribunnews.com