JAKARTA - The activities of the scout group of SMP Negeri 1 Turi in the Sempor River, Sleman Regency, DI Yogyakarta, ended in disaster. Until 10.43 WIB, at least 9 students died as a result of being carried away while walking along the river.
Head of the Scout Movement's National Information Center, Guritno, said this incident made all parties aware of the dangers of carrying out natural activities during the rainy season. Thus, the potential for heavy flow in the river can be avoided.
"We urge all Scouts to be wise and understand risk management and be wise in providing activities to their students," said Guritno when contacted by VOI, Saturday, February 22.
After all, he said, scouting participants should not have done the scouting at the rally level. "It should not be for mobilizers, because it is intended for enforcers," he said.
Activities along the river can actually be done by participants at the rally level, but they must consider the weather conditions and there is close supervision from adults.
Furthermore, Guritno said that currently the Leadership Council of the National Quartir Scout Movement was still investigating why the scout groups were still carrying out river tracing activities and looking for the party responsible.
"We cannot yet declare the party proven negligent in this incident because it is under investigation," he said.
The activity of scouting students at SMPN 1 Turi was carried out on Friday, February 21 at 15.30 WIB. Public Relations of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Agus Wibowo stated that when he started down the Sempor Sleman River the weather was still bright and it had not rained.
However, when the activity was taking place, suddenly a large flow came from the upstream. At least 9 students were found dead and 23 students were injured. There is still 1 student who has not been found.
A total of 21 students were hospitalized or returned to their respective homes and two students were hospitalized at the Turi Community Health Center, namely Teta Versya and Hapsari Teta.
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