SERANG – Warno (24), a resident of Lingkungan Pegantungan, Kelurahan Jombang Wetan, Kecamatan Jombang, Kota Cilegon, met a tragic fate. He drowned while bathing in the irrigation canal of Sungai Cibanten, Lingkungan Tembong Pabuaran, Kelurahan Tembong, Kecamatan Cipocok Jaya, Kota Serang, on Saturday (13/4/2024) at 3:00 PM.
According to eyewitnesses, Warno was seen enjoying a bath in the river by jumping from the irrigation canal. He managed to come up on land after the first and second jumps, but on the third jump, he did not resurface.
Witnessing this, the surrounding residents went down to the river to search for Warno. Shortly afterward, he was found lifeless.
“The victim was then evacuated to Bhayangkara Polda Banten Hospital by the officers of Polsek Cipocok Jaya, Polresta Serang,” said the Head of Public Relations of Polresta Serang, Kompol Iwan Sumantri.
He urged the public to always be cautious when engaging in activities near rivers, especially during the rainy season. “Because strong river currents can endanger safety,” he added. (Dhe/Red)
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