Basarnas Searches For Elderly 60 Years Missing In The Konawe Forest Of Southeast Sulawesi

PHOTO VIA BETWEEN

KENDARI - The Kendari Basarnas conducted a search for an elderly man named Dhani (60) who was reported missing in the forest area of Paku Jaya Village, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra).

Head of the Kendari Basarnas Aris Sofingi in Kendari, Tuesday, said his party received information on the dangerous condition of the human from the family of the victim named Taslim.

"The family of the victim, Mr. Taslim, reported that the victim had been missing since Monday, August 2, 2021, at 13.50 WITA," said Aris, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, August 3.

Based on the report, at 14.09 WITA the rescue team from the Kendari Search and Rescue Office (KPP) was dispatched to the location using a rescue car along with other safety support equipment to provide SAR assistance.

"The victim is a local villager, a resident of Paku Jaya Village," he said.

It was explained, on Sunday, August 1, at 07.00 WITA, the victim went to the forest of Paku Jaya Village to look for wood, but after a while the victim did not return.

"Out of concern, the victim's family conducted a search, but until the time it was reported the victim's family was still searching with no results," he explained.

The search for victims also involved seven members of the Kendari KPP rescue team, two local officers, and dozens of communities and families of the victims.