2 Anglers Died, 3 Others Lost In The Waters Of Tanjung Emas Semarang

The joint SAR company evacuated two anglers who died after drowning in the waters of Tanjung Emas Semarang, Tuesday (19/8/2025). BETWEEN/HO-BPBD Semarang City

SEMARANG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Semarang City reported that a number of fish anglers were suspected of drowning after being lost due to high waves and bad weather while fishing around the waters of Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang.

Head of BPBD Semarang City Endro Martanto said that at least five anglers were suspected of drowning while fishing in the waters north of the Central Java capital

"While two people have been found, three others are still being searched," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, August 19.

He explained that the unfortunate incident began when 12 anglers departed by boat to the fishing location at the entrance to the waters of Tanjung Emas Port, Semarang, on Tuesday morning.

When picked up again by the ship owner during the day, he said, only seven anglers were found, while five others were reported missing.

According to him, when the incident occurred, the Tanjung Emas waters were hit by high waves and strong winds.

He said the 12 anglers who left for the crossing to lure them did not know each other.

The search process, he continued, was still temporarily suspended due to high waves and strong winds.

The Semarang City BPBD, he said, had coordinated with the police and Basarnas for the process. The search for victims is still missing.