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Korean tourist dies in banana boat accident
Turquoise waters: While Bintan is better known as a destination for golfers looking for attractive rates and accessible golf courses, the island is also popular with tourists seeking to escape the bustle of big cities such as Singapore, Jakarta and Medan
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Turquoise waters: While Bintan is better known as a destination for golfers looking for attractive rates and accessible golf courses, the island is also popular with tourists seeking to escape the bustle of big cities such as Singapore, Jakarta and Medan.(thejakartapost.com/Novani Nugrahani) (thejakartapost.com/Novani Nugrahani)
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span class="caption">Turquoise waters: While Bintan is better known as a destination for golfers looking for attractive rates and accessible golf courses, the island is also popular with tourists seeking to escape the bustle of big cities such as Singapore, Jakarta and Medan.(thejakartapost.com/Novani Nugrahani)
A South Korean tourist has died in a Riau Islands holiday resort after he was thrown off a banana boat and the speedboat towing the inflatable water sled ran over him at high speed.
Bintan police spokesperson Iptu Awal Harahap said the victim, Kim Hong Soek (19), had been a guest at the Bintan Lagoon Resort, where had checked in with his parents and brother on Friday.
The incident occurred on Saturday when a water sports guide employed by the resort, named Udin, drove the speedboat towing the water-sled, on which Kim Hong and Jiwon, another South Korean visitor, took a ride for about 10 minutes, before they fell into the water in the joyful manner that is typical of the water ride.
'Udin and his partner Amatus turned the speedboat back to assist them. Unfortunately, they were thrown out of the boat after speeding against the waves. The speedboat ran on uncontrolled, making several turns before ramming Kim Hong," Awal told The Jakarta Post.
Kim hong, he continued, succumbed to injuries sustained from the boat's propeller, while Jiwon survived the accident.
"Police have detained the water sport guide for further investigation," Awal said, adding that police, resort management and Bintan administration were coordinating on how to handle the body of the victim, which would be flown back to his country.
The management of Bintan Lagoon Resort ignored requests for information on the incident.
Bintan Lagoon Resort is a famous tourist destination especially for Singaporeans. At least 300,000 foreign tourists visit the 20,000 hectares resort every year. (ags)
