BENGKULU The death toll from the sinking of the KM 3 Putra tourist boat in Bengkulu waters increased to eight people. The latest victim was Silvia Alvionita (27), a resident of Sambirejo Village, Selupu Rejang District, Rejang Lebong Regency, who died after undergoing 24-hour intensive care at Bhayangkara Bengkulu Hospital.
Silvia breathed her last on Monday (12/5) night, at 20.30 WIB, in a state that had not been conscious since being evacuated in critical condition from the scene.
"The victim has been in critical condition since Sunday afternoon. Silvia Alvionita passed away on Monday night," said Debby, a representative of Bhayangkara Hospital, when confirmed on Tuesday, May 13.
Silvia's body has been returned to the funeral home for burial. According to the hospital, the victim was seriously injured because he was trapped inside the ship before being rescued by one of his friends in an unconscious condition.
Silvia is known to have traveled to Tikus Island with five colleagues using the KM 3 Putra tourist boat. The ship sank on Sunday (11/5) afternoon in Bengkulu waters. This incident brought back the spotlight on the safety of tourist sea transportation in the area.
The victim's family expressed strong criticism of the tourism manager and the ship. The victim's uncle, Dody Dores, questioned the legality of the travel agent who operated the ship and highlighted the lack of crew response at the time of the incident.
"I deeply regret the crew of the ship who did not try to save my nephew when they were trapped on the ship," he said.
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Dody also urged the government to thoroughly evaluate the permits and operational feasibility of tourist ships serving trips to Tikus Island and other marine destinations.
The sinking of KM 3 Putra is a reminder of the importance of implementing strict safety standards in the marine tourism sector. The government is expected to take firm steps soon so that a similar tragedy does not repeat itself.
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