Fishermen Drifted And Treated In Perth Still Critical And Exposed To COVID-19

KUPANG - A fisherman from Rote Ndao district, NTT Province named Riki Balu who was treated at the Perth Hospital was found to be exposed to COVID-19 after undergoing an examination at the hospital. "Until now he is still critical and has not been conscious. COVID-19," said Yulius Mada Kaka, Acting Consular Officer of the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Darwin, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, March 22. However, the hospital is still having trouble communicating with the victim's family because the victim himself is not conscious.

Riki was picked up by health workers in Australia on Monday 22 March after his party learned that Riki was in a critical condition and was unconscious. Initially, health workers flew Riki to Broom Island to get treatment. However, because the local doctor refused and was unable to provide treatment, finally Riki was transferred to Perth to be treated until now. Previously, it was reported that an Australian patrol plane found three fishermen drifting in the middle of the sea in the waters of Pulau Pasir, Timor Sea due to a fishing boat named Kuda The sea was hit by a wave and capsized on Sunday, March 20. Based on reports, the ship was carrying 12 fishermen and their captain. However, of the 12 fishermen, only three were found safe, while nine others have not been found. The ship is suspected to have capsized and sank since Friday, March 18th. However, information about the sinking of the ship was only obtained on Sunday, March 20, so the process of finding victims experienced problems.