The Search For 1 Fisherman Went Missing As A Result Of Being Hit By Waves In Jepara With Weather Obstacles

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The boat carrying three fishermen capsized due to being hit by waves in the waters of Ujungpiringut, Jambu Village, Mlonggo District, Jepara, Central Java (Central Java).

The Daily Chief Executive of the Jepara Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Arwin Noor Isdiyanto said BPBD personnel had conducted a search today, Thursday, January 26.

"The incident is estimated to be Wednesday (25 January) at 19.20 WIB, when the boat carrying the victim named Soni from Purworejo Village, Bae District, Kudus, together with two of his friends Hari Prasetyo from Tenggeles and M. Fahrurozi from Mlati Norowito were both hit by waves from Kudus," he said, Thursday, January 26.

At that time, he continued, the boat was running out of engine fuel (BBM), so it tried to release the anchor. However, the unfortunate boat they were traveling in was actually hit by the waves.

Two fishermen managed to survive, namely M. Fahrurozi and Hari Prasetyo. Meanwhile, Soni's whereabouts are not yet known.

The chronology of the incident began when the three of them on Monday, January 24, at 04.30 WIB, went fishing from Mororejo Village.

"The plan is for them to fish for four days. However, seeing that fuel is running out on Wednesday (25 January) they plan to go home plus bad weather," he said.

However, after reaching the waters of the Ujung Piring BBM, it had run out and decreased the anchor at 19.20 WIB. Because the high waves of the boat capsized and the three fishermen saved themselves.

Two anglers who were found safe were taken to the Mlonggo Health Center for medical examination.

Jepara Regency BPBD officer Muhammad Zainuddin added that search efforts had been carried out, but Thursday, January 26 afternoon at around 15.00 WIB, the weather at sea did not support it due to high waves, so it was temporarily suspended.

"The wave height is estimated to be up to 2 meters, so that three rubber boats from BPBD Jepara, Basarnas, and BPBD Kudus are pulled over," he said, quoted by Antara.

Penyelidiran, kata dia, tidak hanya melalui laut, tetapi juga melalui darat dengan mengilangi pinggir pantai, namun belum menyusilkan hasil.

Search efforts were carried out starting from Ujungpiring Beach to all directions to Ngelak, Mlonggo District and towards Pailus Beach and Empurancak Beach.