Title: Tragic Incident Claims Lives of Two Students in Lake Toba
Date: June 20, 2023
Location: Lumban Pasir, Sibandang Village, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra
Two students tragically drowned in Lake Toba, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The victims, identified as CEM (16) and AS (17), were found dead after an extensive search operation. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 17, at approximately 17:50 WIB.
According to witness testimony from RMS (14) and CS (13), the victims and the witnesses were planning to take a bath together at Lake Toba in the Sibandang Island area. Upon reaching the beach, CEM jumped into the lake but struggled to swim, desperately calling for help. AS attempted to assist by extending a hand and holding onto the side of a nearby parked ship.
Tragically, CEM clung onto AS, preventing both of them from moving, and they were swept away by the water. Despite the efforts of local residents, police personnel, and the search and rescue (SAR) team from Parapat, the victims could not be located on the surface of Lake Toba.
The search operation resumed on Monday morning, with the participation of the local community, Muspika Muara, the BPBD of the Taput Regency Government, and the SAR team. Finally, at around 8:30 WIB, the SAR team discovered the lifeless bodies of the two victims. They were found embracing each other, not far from their initial position, in the depths of Lake Toba, estimated to be approximately 11 meters deep.
Ipda B. Gultom, the Head of Public Relations of the Taput Police, confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. He revealed that prior to the tragedy, the two students had visited their uncle’s house in Sibandang Village, Muara District, Taput Regency.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and the need for caution when engaging in recreational activities near bodies of water. The local community is deeply saddened by the loss of these young lives and extends their sympathies to the grieving families.
The authorities are conducting further investigations to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.
How did the incident at Lake Toba on June 20, 2023, in Lumban Pasir, Sibandang Village, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra, lead to the death of the two young students, CEM (16) and AS (17)?
Dead on June 20, 2023, in Lumban Pasir, Sibandang Village, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra.
In a devastating incident, Lake Toba claimed the lives of two young students, resulting in a profound sense of shock and grief within the local community. The unfortunate victims, CEM (16) and AS (17), were tragically discovered deceased on June 20, 2023, at Lumban Pasir, Sibandang Village, North Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra.
This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the need for increased safety measures and awareness around water bodies. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the two students.
What a heartbreaking tragedy. My deepest condolences to the families and friends of the two students. May they rest in peace.