Youth In Bali Dies In Dozens Of Meters Well

JEMBRANA - Muhammad Fariz (21) died in a well a dozen meters in Jembrana, Bali. The victim was suspected of having shortness of breath while in the well.

"We received the information from the East Loloan Village Head at 09.43 WITA to request evacuation assistance," said Head of the Bali Basarnas Office, Gede Darmada, Thursday, May 9.

The victim was known to have descended the well using a ladder. Suddenly the victim asked for help. The victim's father tried to help but could not reach.

A total of 9 personnel from the Jembrana Search and Rescue Post moved to the location to evacuate using mountaineering equipment. One officer then went down to the bottom of the well.

The victim was evacuated dead. It is suspected that the victim had shortness of breath while under the well.

"The results of the examination from the Inafis Jembrana Police that the death of the victim was suspected to be due to shortness of breath. Furthermore, Fariz's body was immediately handed over to the family at the funeral home," he said.