The Ship Was Hit By A Storm, 3 Fishermen From West Aceh Were Helped By Fishermen From Sibolga

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MEULABOH Three fishermen from West Aceh Regency are reported to have survived after the 12 Gross Ton (GT) Motorboat Rante was hit by a storm about 160 miles northwest of Meulaboh.

"We are still looking for information on the three fishermen from West Aceh who survived this disaster. So far, communication has only been done using radio equipment," said Meulaboh Pos Basarnas Coordinator Budi Darmawan, quoted by Antara, Thursday, September 9 night.

The identities of the fishermen who survived were Andri and Rizal, residents of Padang Seurahet Village and Iyan, residents of Ujong Baroh Village, Johan Pahlawan District, West Aceh Regency.

Budi Darmawan added that the three fishermen managed to survive after they were helped by a boat belonging to a fisherman from Sibolga, North Sumatra Province.

As of Thursday night, it was reported that the three fishermen were still on their way to the mainland of Meulaboh, and the fishing boat that was hit by the storm was also being towed by a boat assisting fishermen from West Aceh.

Budi Darmawan also explained that his party could not confirm the coordinates of the fishermen who had been rescued.

As of Thursday night, communication efforts with the fishermen who survived were still being carried out using radio communication devices.