Victim Drowning In Makariki Waters, Central Maluku Allegedly Bitten By Crocodile

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AMBON - The Ambon Basarnas Search and Rescue Office suspects that the body of La Ode Husni, which has been reported missing since 21 May 2022 in Makariki Waters, Central Maluku Regency, has strong indications of being bitten by a crocodile.

"Based on an external examination of the victim's body, there was a tear on the deceased's left thigh and it is suspected that the victim died from a crocodile bite," said Head of the Search and Rescue Office of Basarnas Mustari in Ambon, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, May 24.

According to him, the joint SAR team has now evacuated the victim's body after it was reported missing while diving with a colleague at the PT. Samudra Makariki Mandiri to dive and shoot fish on May 21 at around 19.00 WIT.

"The victim's body was found on Monday (23/5) night at around 20.30 WIT by a resident of Waipia Village, Amahai District and reported it to the SAR team," said Mustari.

The resident found the victim in a floating position around the mouth of the Nua and Ruata rivers.

Furthermore, the joint SAR team evacuated the bodies of the victims to the funeral home in Amahai Village for burial.