2 Youths Drowning In The Kampar River

PEKANBARU - Two youths, namely Kamal (21) and Yandi (21), reportedly drowned in the Kampar River or in Air Tiris Village, North Kampar District, Kampar Regency.

"One of the two youths was rescued, namely Kamal, while Yandi is still being searched," said Head of Pekanbaru Basarnas Budi Cahyadi as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, August 26.

Budi explained, at around 17.55 WIB his party received information from the Kampar BPBD regarding people drowning in the Kampar River, Air Tiris Village, Kampar Regency.

After receiving the report at 18.15 WIB, the Pekanbaru SAR Office Rescue Team deployed six officers to the scene or at a distance of 38 Km heading 250 Derajat.

Based on information from the public, said Budi, the victim and their two friends were playing in the Kampar River.

Allegedly due to fatigue and the river current was quite heavy, causing it to be helpless and the victim drowned.

"The victim was about to be rescued by their friend but it didn't work because the current was quite heavy," said Budi.