Tragic Incident: Six-Year-Old Boy Missing After Swept Away in Denpasar
Denpasar, Bali – A six-year-old boy named Gede Satria has been reported missing after being swept away by strong currents while at Tukad Korea, located near Pasar Badung in Denpasar, Bali. The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, around 11:00 WITA.
Search Efforts Underway
Efforts to locate Gede have involved multiple agencies, including the Denpasar Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), Denpasar Fire and Rescue Services, the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning (PUPR), local police, and volunteers. These teams have been conducting thorough searches in the surrounding areas.
Ida Bagus Joni Ariwibawa, the Head of BPBD Denpasar, reported that as of Friday evening, the young boy had not been found, and the search will resume the following day. ‘We have not located him yet. The related teams are conducting searches along the river and monitoring strategic points like the Buagan Dam and fishing ponds,’ Joni informed Tribun Bali. ‘Due to the darkness along the river, we have decided to pause our search efforts for the night and continue in the morning.’
Circumstances Surrounding the Incident
The unfortunate event transpired when Gede was asked to dispose of some dead catfish in the river. After the boy did not return for an extended period, his family grew concerned and began searching various locations where they thought he might have gone. Initial searches included the area where he was last seen and his friends’ houses, stretching along the riverbanks toward the Buagan Dam.
The search escalated when family members concluded that Gede may have been swept away by the river’s current after exhausting efforts to locate him in the immediate vicinity. They subsequently reported the incident to the emergency response center (Pusdalops).
Community Support and Ongoing Vigilance
The local community is deeply concerned about Gede’s well-being, and there is a collective hope for his safe return. Authorities are urging anyone who may have information related to the incident to come forward.
As the search continues, the local agencies remain committed to finding Gede and ensuring the safety of residents along the river. The tragic incident underscores the importance of water safety, particularly for children, and highlights the necessary precautions to prevent such occurrences in the future.
For further updates on this developing story, local residents and visitors are advised to stay tuned to community news sources.
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