SAR Team Searching For Elderly Allegedly Attacked By Crocodile In East Kolaka

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KENDARI - The Kendari Basarnas conducted a search for an elderly man named Wacaling (60) who was reported missing, suspected of being attacked by a crocodile in the river, Wungguloko Village, Ladongi District, East Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.

Head of Kendari Basarnas Aris Sofingi said his party received information about the incident at 21.30 WITA.

"At 21.30 WITA we received information from Mrs. Lela who reported that at 17.15 WITA there had been a dangerous condition for humans for one resident who was attacked by a crocodile while setting a fishing trawl in the river, Wungguloko village, East Kolaka," he said, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, 10 May.

He said, based on the report, at 21.50 WITA his party dispatched a rescue team from the Kolaka SAR Post to provide assistance.

"The Kolaka SAR Post Rescue Team was dispatched to the scene of the accident using a rescue car carrying a rubber boat and other safety support equipment to provide SAR assistance," he said.

He conveyed that the distance between the accident site and the Kolaka SAR Post was about 75 km.

The search for victims also involved a joint element of the Ladongi Police, Babinsa Wungguloko, the surrounding community and the victim's family.

"Thus, we will convey further developments later," said Aris.