The Burst Of Batang Pasaman Telan Warga Yang Mengbras, The Joint Team Gets Down With A Karet Boat

Basarnas Pasaman when preparing to go look for victims washed away in the Batang Pasaman River, Pasaman District, Wednesday (10/12/2025) morning. BETWEEN/HO-Basarnas Pasaman.

PASAMAN A joint team from Basarnas Pasaman, West Sumatra (West Sumatra), dispatched personnel to search for Aper (45), residents suspected of being swept away in the Batang Pasaman River under Mount Puti, Kampuan Bukit Aia Gadang, Pasaman District.

The Coordinator of the Pasaman SAR Post (OSC) Novi Yurandi said the search involved eight Basarnas personnel, six BPBD personnel, and five local heroes.

"We lowered the double cabin rescue car, one rubber boat, water equipment, and medical equipment," he said at Simpang Empat, Antara, Wednesday, December 10.

Meanwhile, Pasaman Sub-district Head Andre Affandi said, based on public information, Aper and his colleague Abu Talib crossed the Batang Pasaman River to the Astra area on Tuesday at around 18.30 WIB.

At that time the victim had almost reached the other side. However, when the witness turned his back, Aper was no longer visible and was suspected of being dragged by the river's swift current.

Seeing the incident, Abu Talib immediately reported to residents and the nagari.

The Regent of West Pasaman Yulianto has met the families of the victims and expressed his condolences and encouraged the family. The West Pasaman Police and the TNI are also at the location to support the search process.

Camat Andre appealed to the public to remain vigilant when near rivers and hilly areas, considering that the weather is still relatively extreme.

"Sejak kemarin hujan kembali turun hingga saat ini. Air Sungai Batang Pasaman juga sempat naik meski tidak sampai menggenangi rumah warga. Masyarakat diharapkan tetap berhati-hati," katanya.

"Since yesterday it rained again until now. The Batang Pasaman River water also had time to rise even though it did not inundate people's houses. People are expected to remain careful," he said.