As of the time of writing, the search effort by Basarnas and joint SAR elements is still ongoing.

TANGERANG, INTERNASIONALPOS.COM.

The Jakarta Search and Rescue (SAR) Office has launched a search operation for a young man named Sudirman (20).

Who reportedly drowned in the Cisadane River in Tanjung Burung Village, Kosambi District, Tangerang Regency, Banten, on Sunday evening (October 11, 2026).

According to initial information, the incident occurred around 18:30 WIB on Sunday (October 11).

At the time, the victim was bathing in the Cisadane River shortly before the Maghrib call to prayer.

The victim had a known history of epilepsy; it is suspected that he suffered a seizure while bathing, leading to his drowning.

The Jakarta SAR Office received notification of the incident from the Tangerang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Operations Control Center. In response.

The office deployed rescue personnel to the scene on Monday (October 12) to conduct search and rescue operations.

The Head of the Jakarta SAR Office, Desiana Kartika Bahari, stated that Basarnas (National Search and Rescue Agency) rescue personnel were immediately deployed to search for the victim upon receiving the report.

“After receiving the report, we immediately dispatched a rescue team to the location to conduct a search.

We also coordinated with joint SAR elements to ensure the search effort was carried out optimally while prioritizing the safety of all personnel in the field,” said Desiana. Basarnas personnel, together with joint SAR elements.

conducted the search by sweeping the Cisadane River using inflatable boats within a 2-kilometer radius of the incident site.

Additionally, visual searches were conducted from the riverbanks, covering the same 2-kilometer radius.

The search operation involved personnel from the Jakarta SAR Office, Tangerang Regency BPBD.

Babinsa (military village supervisory officers), and Bhabinkamtibmas (police community officers).

As of the time of writing, the search effort by Basarnas and joint SAR elements is still ongoing.

(Jhone)