Jakarta – Fish search vessels containing 29 fishermen sank after being hit by large waves in Sembulungan Waters, Muncar District, Banyuwangi. One fisherman was reported dead and two others were still missing. The National SAR Agency (Basarnas) of the Banyuwangi region, reported by Detikjatim, Saturday (24/52025), has been making search efforts since Saturday afternoon. Based on Basarnas -the victim named Pakdi, 65, died. While the victims who were still in the search were Hary, 54, and Pairin, 50, were the three residents of the Muncar district, Banyuwangi Regency. Head of Banyuwangi Sar Post Wahyu Setya Budi said the drowning ship is called Sumberwangi. The ship has been sailing from the Kalimoro Pier since Friday (5/23) with the aim of catching fish in Banyubiru waters. After a day of sailing, the ship decided to return to the harbor. Browse to continue the content unhappy when he returns around 06.30 Wib on Saturday (5/24) when the ship crosses the waters of Batu Layar, Sembulungan, the ship was blown by the waves. The impact made the skirt leak and sunk. “The crew spread to save themselves. 26 survived by swimming to the continent. One person was found dead and 2 others were missing,” Wahyu said. The survivors, including the death toll, were evacuated by Basarnas. While two missing people are still looking. Read more here (Lir/Lir) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here
The sinking ship was killed by the waves in Banyuwangi, 1 fisherman
