Victims Of Komodo Bites On Rinca Island, NTT Gradually Recovered
NTT - Romansyah (39), a victim of a Komodo bite in the core area of Komodo National Park (TNK) is now in good condition after being treated at the Komodo Labuan Bajo Regional General Hospital (RSUD). The resident of Komodo Village received injuries to both hands and left thighs due to a bite of Komodo while looking for forest honey in Loh Ginggo, Rinca Island on Tuesday, April 2.
"Last night he was treated at Siloam Labuan Bajo Hospital, but was referred to Komodo Labuan Bajo Hospital for further medical treatment," said Head of TNK Center Hendrikus Rani Siga when met in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Wednesday. He explained that his party would provide assistance to victims affected by the Komodo animal bite disaster. "In the core zone there are a number of Komodo that are very sensitive to the presence of humans, he said. So, he continued, a number of Komodos in that location tend to be very sensitive when meeting humans in their habitat. "Unlike Komodo in areas where there are daily tourism activities such as in Loh Liang, Loh Buaya or residents in areas where there is interaction with humans," he said.