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| Bripda Vikma Setiawan was found dead after drowning in the Barito River, Muara Teweh. Another victim remains missing as joint teams continue the search operation. |
Muara Teweh — A joint search team has successfully located one of the two victims who drowned in the Barito River near the dock of PT Multipersada Gatra Megah (MPG) in Muara Teweh, Barito Utara Regency, Central Kalimantan.
The victim identified as Bripda Vikma Setiawan (22), a police officer, was previously reported missing while carrying out monitoring duties at the dock area.
Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of the Barito Utara Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Rizali Hadi, confirmed that the victim was found on Monday morning at approximately 8:31 a.m. local time.
“The victim, Vikma Setiawan, was found this morning at around 8:31 a.m., approximately two kilometers from the initial incident location. The body has been successfully evacuated by the joint team,” Rizali said in Muara Teweh.
Chronology Of The Barito River Drowning Incident
The tragic incident began when Bripda Vikma Setiawan was conducting supervision on a barge that was about to dock at PT MPG’s pier.
The barge was scheduled to carry out loading activities involving Crude Palm Oil (CPO). During the operation, the victim reportedly fell into the river and drowned.
The officer was known to reside at Veteran Street, Gang Margo RT 005 RW 002, Beriwit Village, Murung District, Murung Raya Regency.
The incident occurred on Saturday night (April 4) and immediately triggered a search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies.
One Crew Member Still Missing
Aside from Bripda Vikma Setiawan, another victim remains missing as of the latest update.
The second victim has been identified as Aleksandro Brianonggasa (25), a crew member (ABK) from Rokirole Village RT 005 RW 002, Palue District, Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).
According to Rizali Hadi, the search operation for the second victim is still ongoing, with teams expanding the search radius around the incident site.
“The search for the remaining victim will continue with an expanded search area around the incident location,” he stated.
Joint Teams Continue River Search Operations
The search effort involves multiple agencies, including BPBD, Water Police (Polairud), Fire Department (Damkar), and local volunteers.
Search teams are conducting river sweeps using inflatable boats and specialized water search equipment in hopes of locating the second victim as soon as possible.
Strong river currents have been cited as one of the major challenges during the ongoing search mission.
Safety Reminder For River And Dock Operations
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety precautions for workers and officers operating near rivers or dock facilities.
The use of personal protective equipment, particularly life jackets, along with strict safety protocols, is essential to minimize the risk of similar accidents in the future.
FAQ
Who was the victim found in the Barito River?
The victim was Bripda Vikma Setiawan (22), a police officer reported missing during duty.
When was the victim found?
The victim was found on Monday morning at approximately 8:31 a.m.
Where did the drowning incident occur?
The incident took place in the Barito River near the dock of PT Multipersada Gatra Megah (MPG), Muara Teweh.
Is another victim still missing?
Yes. Another victim, Aleksandro Brianonggasa (25), a crew member, remains missing.
Which agencies are involved in the search?
The operation involves BPBD, Water Police (Polairud), Fire Department, and local volunteers.