inp.polri.go.id - Bangka Regency. An intensive search effort by the joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team for a drowning victim at Uber Bay Beach, Bangka Regency, finally yielded results. The victim was found dead after two consecutive days of searching on Wednesday (1/14/2026).
This tragic incident began on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 when Mobile Brigade Corps of Bangka Belitung Islands Regional Police received the report.
The police then immediately deployed nine personnel to conduct a rescue operation. The Mobile Brigade team joined other relevant agencies, including Basarnas (National Search and Rescue Agency) led by Rahmatullah Hasyim, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), and Laskar Sekaban (Sekaban) volunteers.
On the first day of the search, the joint team made maximum efforts, combing the coastline and using speedboats to reach the sea area. The search was also supported by advanced technology such as thermal drones to monitor body temperatures from the air.
However, the search was temporarily suspended at 6:00 PM due to difficult terrain and limited visibility. The main obstacles in the field were reportedly large sea waves and very strong undercurrents.
Entering the second day, Wednesday (1/14/2026), the joint team obtained a lead through thermal drone monitoring. The victim was detected in the vicinity and was immediately evacuated by officers to land.
The victim was identified as Muhammad Aditya Nugroho, a 19-year-old man from Taman Dealova, Kacang Pedang, Pangkalpinang City. After being successfully evacuated to land, the victim's body was immediately taken to the funeral home in Pangkalpinang to be handed over to his family.
The Commander of Battalion A Pelopor stated that the entire evacuation process went smoothly thanks to the collaboration between agencies. With the discovery of the victim, the search and rescue operation at Uber Bay Beach has officially been declared closed. Security officials urge the public to remain vigilant when conducting activities around the beach, especially during extreme weather conditions and high waves.
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