Unauthorized, Safety Does Not Meet Standards
SMOOTH – The death of Rita Marta Ayu, 18, while rafting in Kedung Lowo, Ledok Hamlet, Jelun Village, Smooth, Sunday (13/11) attracting the attention of the police. Don't want a similar incident to happen again, Yesterday the police temporarily closed the rafting route that extends from the Dusun Srampon river, Segobang Village to Ledok Hamlet, Jelun Village, the.
Banyuwangi Police Chief of Police, AKP Subandi, explained that the rafting place was closed because it did not have a permit. In terms of safety, rafting activities are still far from the specified standards. "We have temporarily closed rafting on that route to the public. We will train the rafting manager first, because in terms of safety, the equipment and guide skills are still inadequate,said Subandi.
actually, path that extends from the river in Srampon Hamlet, Segobang Village, to Ledok Hamlet, Jelun Village, very suitable for use as a means of rafting sports. The strong currents and extreme terrain are felt to be able to increase the adrenaline of water sports fans.
"But only suitable for professional rafting fans. It is not very suitable for beginners because the route is too extreme,"he said. He appealed to people who have a hobby of rafting not to be careless in choosing a place.
The public is also advised to choose rafting routes that already have permits. The most important, continued Subandi, In terms of safety, it is as good as those in Songgon and Glenmore Districts. Apart from that the current is not strong enough, rafting managers in the two sub-districts are professional and certified.
”For beginners, It is mandatory for rafting to be accompanied by a guide. Equipment, like a helmet, life jacket, and oars, must be used. This is for safety, Yesterday's disaster could be another lesson," he concluded.
As previously reported, group of PGRI Banyuwangi University students (Uniba) experienced a disaster while carrying out rafting activities without adequate safety equipment on the Kedung Lowo River, Ledok Hamlet, Jelun Village, Licin District, Last week (13/11).
One female student was declared missing after the rubber boat she was traveling in capsized in the river, which has a fairly steep slope. The missing victim is named Rita Marta Ayu, 18, residents of Badolan Hamlet, Bajulmati Village, Wongsorejo. Meanwhile, five of his colleagues survived death.
Two days were declared missing, Finally, Ratna's body was found by residents floating on the northern edge of Kedung Lowo, Jelun Village, with a lifeless state. (radar)
