Missing Fisherman In The Natuna Hanyut Sea 5 Days Up To Vietnam Residents

(Right) A crew member of the fishing boat KM Bahagia Natuna, a resident of Meral District, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province Raden Bambang Firman Alamasyah (18) when he received a banquet by Vietnamese. (ANTARA/HO-SAR Natuna/Cherman)

NATUNA - A crew member (ABK) KM Bahagia Natuna who went missing while at sea in Natuna waters was rescued by Vietnamese fishermen. The resident of Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) was evacuated safely.

"A crew member KM Bahagia Natuna who was reported missing allegedly fell in Natuna waters on Saturday (January 7), has been found safe by Vietnamese fishermen," said Head of Basarnas Natuna Mexianus Bekabel in Natuna, Riau Islands, Friday, January 13, confiscated by Antara.

"The condition of safety and health in Vietnam, we managed to get information after reports from agents and families of survivors by the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam," he continued.

Mexianus said that based on the information he had gathered, the victim was swept away for 6 days into Vietnamese waters. Furthermore, Vietnamese fishermen were evacuated to the city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Vietnam.

"We have not obtained the detailed information, what is clear is that the family confirmed that the victim they were looking for was correct and is currently in good health," he said.

He is very grateful to all elements who have been involved in the search effort, namely the TNI/Polri, Srop Sintete, BMKG Ranai, Bakamla Natuna, and all fishing boat fishermen who have been involved in the search process for several days at LKP.

"We are very grateful and very appreciate the joint efforts made by the Joint SAR Team from fishermen to all relevant agencies> We are also very grateful for the discovery of Raden Bambang in a safe condition by Vietnamese fishermen," he said.

With the discovery of the victim on behalf of Raden Bambang Firman Alamsyah on the seventh day of operation on the boat over boat (MOB), a fisherman in Natuna waters today, Friday, January 13, 2023.