Prevent Accidents In The Sea During Extreme Weather, Bintan Police Intensive Supervision

Police officers carry out sea surveillance

TANJUNGPINANG - Bintan Resort Police, Riau Islands, formed a coastal patrol team to prevent victims at sea during extreme weather. Head of the Public Relations Section of the Bintan Police Iptu Alson in Bintan, Wednesday, said that his party collaborated with agencies related to government and village officials to prevent residents from swimming during high sea waves accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds. One of the coasts supervised is Trikora Beach in Malang Meeting Village and Teluk Bakau Village. "We don't want any more victims to sink in the sea like what happened recently in the Trikora Party," he said.Alson also appealed to domestic tourists and foreign tourists not to swim in the sea during the northern wind season. Waves in the sea in Bintan waters reached 3 5 meters, thereby endangering the safety of swimming people. "The pressure of underwater water is also high, so it endangers the swimming person," he said. In addition, his party also reminded traditional fishermen, especially those who use small boats not to go to sea during extreme weather.Hundan fishermen since 2 months ago did not go to sea during high sea waves. However, he continued, there are still a number of traditional fishermen who use reckless boats fishing. "One traditional Bintan fisherman recently swept away by waves to the waters of Bangka Belitung. It is fortunate that the fishermen survived after being adrift for 7 days. We hope that the same incident will not happen again," he said.Alson also reminded residents who live on the coast of Bintan to be aware of strong winds and tidal flooding. Residents are expected to cut down trees that endanger their safety.