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View all search resultsThree mysterious objects found in Indonesian waters
In Kangean Island, Sumenep Regency, East Java, a yellow missile-like object with a tapered front and fin-like structures at the rear was discovered by a fisherman after washing ashore on Monday.
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Pongli, a village official in Kangayan, Kangean Island, Sumenep Regency, East Java, shows a missile-like object on Monday found along the village’s coastline. (Kompas.com/Nur Khalis)
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ysterious objects, some appearing to resemble missiles, have been found in three locations across the country over the past few days, prompting growing public concern over safety.
In Kangean Island, Sumenep Regency, East Java, a yellow missile-like object with a tapered front and fin-like structures at the rear was discovered by a fisherman after washing ashore on Monday.
Village official Pongli said the object features two holes at the front and one near the rear fins and is marked with the code “Aug-05” on its body.
“We don’t know where the object came from, but we immediately reported it to the authorities,” he said, as quoted by Kompas.com.
The discovery triggered concern among residents, some of whom feared the object could contain explosives.
Sumenep Police spokesperson Comr. Widiarti said the object has been secured and is under investigation.
“The object has been secured and is currently being examined by the relevant authorities,” she said, as quoted by TV One.
