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Search for foreigners called off at Sangalaki Island
The search for four foreigners who have been missing in waters off Sangalaki Island in Berau regency, East Kalimantan, since Aug
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he search for four foreigners who have been missing in waters off Sangalaki Island in Berau regency, East Kalimantan, since Aug. 15 has been stopped.
"After our 10-day search, there is still no sign of the missing divers," said Tanjung Batu Police chief Iptu Ismail Wahid.
Missing are two Italian women, Daniele Buresta, 36, and Michela Caresani, 33; one Italian man Alberto Mastrogiuseppe, 36; and one Belgian man Chris van Puyvelde, 29.
"We have asked local fishermen, who are in the area every day, to report to us if anything comes up regarding the missing divers," said Ismail.
The four missing foreigners were part of a diving group led by local dive master Oslan. The group also included another Italian woman and man; Valeria Baffe, 34, and Mourizio Rege, 45.
Guided by Oslan, the group went diving in the southern waters off Sangalaki Island at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15 to marvel at colorful coral, manta rays, Hawksbill turtles and green turtles.
At 6 p.m., the divers had still not come back to the boat at the agreed spot.
Oslan was later found by a guesthouse attendant, exhausted, swimming toward Sangalaki Island.
Valeria and Mourizio were safe as they had chosen to snorkel around the speedboat while the others went diving.
A search has been carried out since Aug. 17 using boats and helicopters. (kes)(++++)
