Trying To Save His Nephew, This Man Was Even Swept Away By The Currents Of Tanjung Piayu Laut Beach, Batam

Basarnas personnel conducted a search operation for one victim who was dragged along the Tanjung Piayu Laut coast, Batam. (AMONG)

JAKARTA - Basarnas Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands Province conducted a search operation for one victim who was caught in the tide of Tanjung Piayu Laut Beach, Batam on Sunday, February 7.

Head of Basarnas Tanjungpinang Mu'min said that the time of the incident was around 09.00 WIB. The incident report was received from the Sei Beduk Police at around 12.50 WIB.

"Currently the Basarnas team is looking for the whereabouts of victims," he said in Tanjungpinang as reported by Antara, Sunday, February 7.

He explained the chronology of the incident began when the victim, a man on behalf of Ediyanto (38) and his family on vacation to Tanjung Piayu Laut Beach.

At that time the victim's nephew swam and was almost dragged by the ocean currents but was rescued by the resident of Puri Agung 3 Batam Housing.

"Ediyanto experienced Malang, he was actually dragged by the ocean currents after rescuing his nephew. Until now, the victim has not been found," he said.

The search for victims involved a joint team including the Tanjungpinang SAR Office, Batam PP Post, the Riau Islands Police, Barelang Police, Sei Beduk Police, Babhinkantibmas, Babinsa, and local communities.