Jakarta Residents Drowning On Sambolo Anyer Beach

SERANG - Suradi (40), a tourist from South Jakarta, sank in the waters of Sambolo Beach, Banduli Village, Anyer District, Serang Regency, Sunday, January 7. Head of BPBD Serang Regency, Nana Sukmana Kusuma, in Serang, Banten, Sunday, said that at the time of the incident the tourist was swimming around 10.30 WIB. "But suddenly the victim was seen in a supine position and did not move, so the officers immediately evacuated the victim," he said. The team from BPBD and Polairud took the victim to the Anyer Health Center for help. Because the victim was not yet conscious, they were finally referred to the Cilegon City Hospital for further treatment. "It is suspected that the victim could not swim, after the victim received treatment at the RSKM, was soon conscious himself and immediately picked up by his family," he said.

He also appealed to all tourists to remain careful when swimming, especially when it rains frequently. "You have to be careful, family members must monitor each other and don't forget to continue to coordinate with coastal officials, considering that it has often rained," he said.