Ridwan Kamil Reveals The Figure Of The Founder Of Eril's Body In The River, Turns Out To Be An Elementary School Teacher Geraldine Beldi

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JAKARTA - The Governor of West Java (West Java) Ridwan Kamil had a chance to meet the person who found the body of his eldest son, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz or Eril who was dragged by the current in the Aare River, Bern, Switzerland.

The figure was named Geraldine Beldi. He was an elementary school (SD) teacher who was walking early in the morning to his teaching place.

"Mrs. Geraldine Beldi's name, @geraldine_beldi. An elementary school teacher who found Eril's body in the Aare River when he was walking early to the teaching place," wrote Ridwan Kamil via his Instagram account @ridwankamil Friday, June 10.

Kang Emil, Ridwan Kamil's nickname, then said that Geraldine immediately contacted the police. "Finally Eril's body can be found and saved properly," he said.

Kang Emil said he really wanted to meet Geraldine to express his gratitude. In fact, he even ordered his team to look for the whereabouts of the Swiss citizen.

"'Please find the teacher', that was my direction to the team in Bern. 'I have an obligation to thank you before returning to the country,'" said Kang Emil telling his request.

After the search was found, Ridwan Kamil then had a chance to meet Geraldine. "Alhamdulillah, waiting for him to finish teaching, we met at 11 o'clock and I express my gratitude," he explained.

Meanwhile, based on Ridwan Kamil's confession, Geraldine said that she always looked towards the Aare River after the news of Eril's drifting was broadcast. This, he continued, was done by all residents.

"We are residents of Bern City, we know all about Eril's news. So every time I walk, I always look towards the Aare river. And it turns out that I found it. I'm sorry, yes," said Geraldine as told by Kang Emil.

After talking, Kang Emil asked Geraldine to contact him if he was on vacation in Indonesia. "I'll take care of everything later as our gratitude," he said.

"Eril came here with the intention of learning, finally his destiny was saved by a kind and simple teacher. Danke Mrs. Geraldine Beldi @geraldine_beldi. Thank you, thank you," added Kang Emil.

It was previously reported, After being missing for two weeks, Eril who was dragged by the river while swimming with his sister and a friend was finally found dead.

The body of Ridwan Kamil's eldest son was found in Bern's Engehalde Dam at 06.50 am Swiss time or 11.50 am WIB.

The plan is that he will be buried in a family-owned cemetery in Cimaung District, Bandung Regency.