Two Fishermen Who Took Shelter Under The Bridge Were Killed In A River Flow

Illustration (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Ngawi Regency, East Java, said the two fishermen from the area were found dead. They died as a result of being dragged into the river while fishing after heavy rains flushed the local area for several hours.

The two victims were Karno (32) and Heru Setiawan (27). Both are residents of Jagir Village, Sine District, Ngawi. They drowned and were swept away by the river while fishing in Mendiro Village, Ngrambe District on Sunday, January 24.

"The victim with the initials HS was found dead in the vicinity of the incident on Sunday, January 24. Meanwhile, another victim with the initials K was found lifeless about 2 kilometers from the scene on Monday, January 25," said Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of BPBD Ngawi Regency Teguh Puryadi , reported by Antara.

Based on the officers' questioning, the incident started when the two victims along with two other friends went fishing in the river in the village of Mendiro, Ngrambe on Sunday, January 24.

At that time the river flow was quite calm. However, after that it rained heavily for several hours. The volume of river water in the local village immediately rose and dragged those who happened to be taking shelter under the bridge.

The body of the victim Heru can be found on the same day as the incident. Meanwhile, Karno's victim was found on Monday after joint officers from BPBD and SAR conducted a search.

After being found and evacuated, the bodies of the victims were then handed over to the family for burial.

BPBD Ngawi asked residents to be careful when doing activities around the river. Especially when it is the rainy season, so it is prone to flooding.

He explained that heavy rain for two to three hours has the potential to cause flooding. In mountainous areas, flash floods usually begin with heavy rains and landslides. So that the downstream area floods suddenly.

"We also appeal to parents. We ask that the children be supervised, meaning that the government also looks after. Each parent who has small children, if they often play in the river, must be watched or supervised so that they do not cause victims," Teguh said. Puryadi.