JAKARTA - The eldest son of the Governor of West Java Ridwan Kamil, Emmiril Khan Mumtaz or Eril was reported missing while swimming in the Aare River, Bern, Switzerland on Thursday, May 26 local time.
Eril at that time was going with his family to look for a campus. He will continue his education from Strata 1 (S1) to Strata 2 (S2).
On that occasion, he swam with his sister and friends in the Aare river. However, when he was about to rise to the surface, Emmiril was swept away by the current.
Elpi Nazmumzaman's family said in a written statement that Eril is currently still being searched for by the SAR team and the Swiss police.
"But the search was temporarily suspended because it was getting dark and the plan was to continue tomorrow morning," said Elpi.
He also told the chronology of when Eril was initially carried away by the river current.
"The chronology is Eril swimming in the Aaree river, Bern with his sister and friends. When he wanted to rise to the surface, Eril was dragged by a fairly swift current of the river which had previously received help from his friend. The incident occurred on May 26, 2022 at noon Swiss time with sunny weather conditions," he explained.
Elpi also asked all parties to pray for Eril to be found safe soon.
"We ask for prayers so that Eril can be found soon, safe and well. Can reunite with family in good health and well, "he concluded.
Currently, Ridwan Kamil, who is in England, immediately flew to Switzerland.
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