Victims Of The Sinking Of KM Samarinda In Anambas Kepri Become 57 People, 3 Died

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The Natuna Basarnas in the Riau Islands (Kepri) revealed that the number of victims of the Samarinda Motor Ship (KM) that sank in the waters of Matak, Anambas Islands Regency, increased to 57 people.

Head of Sub-Section of Basarnas Natuna Budiman said the addition was known after the SAR team re-collected the victim.

"Previously there were around 40 victims recorded, but after we collected data, there were around 17 additional people," he said when contacted by telephone, Sunday, July 28, as reported by Antara.

He explained that 17 people who were not registered, turned out to return to their respective homes after successfully surviving

"They are also safe, so there are still three people who died," he said.

He explained that currently 27 people are still being treated at the Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in two areas in the area.

"27 inpatients in hospital and the number of survivors returning to their homes each increased to 27 people," he added.

Previously, three passengers died in the sinking of KM Samarinda in Anambas waters.

"Three victims died," said Budiman, last Friday.

Budiman explained that the accident occurred during shady weather on Friday, July 26 at around 17.00.

"The wooden ship transports passengers, this ship is usually used by the Anambas community, its operating hours are morning and afternoon," he said.