Fuel Runs Out, Fishermen From Banten Are Stranded Until They Are Found In Yogya Waters

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The fisherman of the Binuangeun Fish Landing Base (PPI) in Lebak Regency, Banten was found in Yogyakarta after the Mugi Jaya Motorboat (KM) he was traveling in was stranded due to running out of fuel (BBM). "The Lebak fishermen were found on Wednesday, March 13 at 19.00 WIB in Kulonprogo Yogyakarta after running out of fuel," said Head of the Banten Basarnas Operations Section Heru Amir quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, March 14. The service of Lebak Regency using KM Mugi Jaya ran out of fuel with the condition of the anchored ship and they swam to the beach as well as were rescued by local fishermen. Two Lebak fishermen can be rescued by fishermen there and the other two are still in search. The two fishermen who were rescued were on behalf of Masita and Acil undergoing inpatient treatment at Kulonprogo Hospital, Yogyakarta. Meanwhile, the other two companions Arba and Anggi are still in search of the Yogyakarta Basarnas team, he said. According to him, the incident began with four Lebak Regency fishermen using the KM Mugi Jaya fishing boat, last Friday at 15.30 WIB. The four fishermen named Arba, Acil, Anggi, and Masita returned to PPI Binuangeun, Saturday (9/3) afternoon. However, the departure of the four fishermen lost contact with their families until last Sunday. The fishermen around Banten South Waters to Pelaratu did not find the four fishermen using KM Mugi Jaya.

Therefore, the Banten Basarnas coordinated with relevant agencies to find the four fishermen who used KM Mugi Jaya, but the fishermen did not find it. "We hope that the two fishermen who are still in search can be found safe," he said.