Disappeared Last Thursday, Nias Resident Who Was Drowned In Muzoi River Was Found Dead

NIAS - Basarnas Nias, North Sumatra, found the body of Yudiasa Lase (40), a resident of Hiligodu Village, Botomuzoi District, Nias Regency, North Sumatra, who disappeared in the Muzoi River on Thursday, October 28 last week.

The victim was found by Basarnas Nias, at around 11.00 western Indonesia time, Monday, November 1, dead 10 kilometers from the initial location. The victim slipped and fell into the river while looking for fish with his child.

"It's true, we have found a missing person in the Muzoi River who died today, and we have handed over the victim's body to the family for burial," said Nias Basarnas Public Relations Officer Asanimu Waruwu as quoted by Antara.

He said the victim was found by the Nias Basarnas on the second day of the search operation since the Nias Basarnas received information from the Head of the Nias Regency BPBD, Saturday, October 30.

Asanimu explained that the discovery of the victim was the result of the cooperation of all parties and after the victim was found, the search operation by the Nias Basarnas was closed.

"Our search operation is closed after we find the victim today, and we don't forget to thank all those who have helped in the search," he said.

Previously, the victim disappeared in the Muzoi River after slipping while looking for fish using a trap with her child.

The victim's 5-year-old son just sat waiting until nightfall after seeing his father slip in the river, and only returned home and told his mother after his father did not appear until evening.