SAR OPERATION: DROWNING INCIDENT AT GRENDENG BRIDGE.

TANGERANG, INTERNASIONAL.COM.

Search efforts for a male suspected of drowning in the Cisadane River—specifically near the Grendeng Bridge in Tangerang City, Banten.

Are ongoing, led by the Jakarta Search and Rescue (SAR) Office alongside a joint SAR team.

BASARNAS personnel received reports of the incident via the Jakarta SAR Office on Thursday (Oct 1) at approximately 00:30 WIB.

According to a witness, ripples were observed in the water, suggesting an object had fallen in.

Upon closer inspection, the witness saw two human hands, followed by the victim’s head surfacing several times.

The witness identified the victim as male. Subsequently, the victim submerged again and has not yet been found.

Following up on the report, BASARNAS and the joint SAR team immediately launched a search operation.

Sweeping the area around the incident site using inflatable boats within a radius of approximately 2 kilometers. 

As of Thursday (Oct 1) afternoon, the victim remains missing.

Search efforts are proceeding at full capacity, while carefully considering field conditions and the safety of all personnel involved. 

Desiana Kartika Bahari, Head of the Jakarta Search and Rescue Office, stated:

“We, along with the entire joint SAR team, are continuing our search efforts with maximum intensity.

We are closely monitoring all information and developments on the ground.

The search will continue by optimizing all available resources, while—of course—prioritizing the safety of personnel in the field.

”  In this operation, the Jakarta SAR Office is collaborating with the Tangerang Police (Polres) Supervisory Officers (Pamenwas).

DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) unit, Pamapta (Patrol/Security) unit, Criminal Investigation Unit (Reskrim), Tangerang City Sector Police.

Tangerang City Fire Department, Tangerang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), and the Tangerang City Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).

Amidst the strong currents and the vast search area, every minute counts.

To the family awaiting news: may this search bring hope and the best possible outcome. 

BASARNAS is here to search, assist, and rescue / gadis.