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Rafting just started operating a year ago

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Rita Marta Ayu took a selfie before rafting along the Kedung Lowo river.

LOCATION of white water rafting used by the death group of Uniba students last Sunday (13/11) Actually, it's been going on for a year. This was stated by Khomaidi, head of Srampon Hamlet, Segobang Village, Licin District.

Originally, The white water rafting tour was opened when Kedawung Adventure, namely white water rafting in Segobang Village, starting to get quiet. Some equipment is not used, like a rubber boat, ban, and buoys, The residents of Srampon Hamlet use it to go white water rafting in Kedung Lumbung, namely the waterfall in Srampon Hamlet.

Not only locals, Several foreign tourists have also tried riding rubber boats on the Kedung Lumbung white water rafting channel. “Only the residents here bring children. I don't know where they know from, maybe from the internet. The route is approx 2,5 kilometers from Srampon Hamlet, Segobang Village to Ledok Hamlet, Jelun Village," said Khomaidi.

Looking at the location offered, it still looks like there hasn't been much human intervention there. Khomaidi said, If the route is cleared, residents manually use a crowbar. “There are still a lot of rocks. Below this rafting route there are also several waterfalls. Some tourists claim to like the waterfall route," he said.

Segobang Village Head, Syamsul Kholik added, So far, there has been no official forum for white water rafting in the Srampon Hamlet area. The white water rafting is only used by local residents to play around. Not for general rental.

"The subdistrict head previously said that the location was not suitable for white water rafting. But society sees it differently, because the location is good. Our equipment is actually complete if guests want to use it, there's a helmet, paddles and buoys. But the one who fell probably only intended to play," said the man who wanted to be an MTS teacher. (radar)