The body of a teenager who was drowned by the strong waves of Double Six Beach in Seminyak yesterday was found just after midnight, officials confirmed.
The boy lost his life in an attempt to save his little brother from drowning.
The body of Muhammad Aidil Mubarok, a 16-year-old student who lived in Denpasar, was found between 200 to 300 meters north of the spot he was seen dragged down by the current yesterday morning.
There were no wounds or other injuries found on the victim’s corpse and his clothes were still intact, according to Bali’s Search and Rescue Agency.
Aidil, as he was called by his family and friends, reportedly played football at the beach yesterday with his younger brother and three other friends as a way to enjoy the holiday before the Galungan feast, which falls today.
At some point, he and his brother decided to take a dip in the ocean. It was reported that the two were swimming in the area marked by a red flag, signifying serious risk of hazards.
Sure enough, strong waves pulled Aidil’s younger brother out to sea at around 8:30am. Aidil remained in the water in an attempt to help his sibling.
The younger brother eventually survived, but Aidil was unfortunately also dragged by the current. He was declared missing until he was found almost 24 hours later.
Aidil’s body will be buried in Sidakarya, Denpasar, per his family’s wishes. The family did not file any official complaints to the authorities.
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