Australians walk away from helicopter crash while fighting fires in remote Indonesia
An Indonesian crew member is missing after a helicopter plunged into a remote Indonesian river while fighting fires that have raged across the island of Borneo.
“We have also ensured that the two crew members who have been found receive medical examinations and any necessary medical care,” Panjaitan said. “We have conveyed to the families of those involved that the government is placing serious priority on the search, rescue, and care of all the helicopter’s crew members.”
An 18-strong team has been dispatched from the South Kalimantan Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to the scene for the rescue effort. Panjaitan said the first priority was to locate Supyansuri and “ensure that the entire search and evacuation process is conducted safely”.
“Second, we are ensuring proper care for the crew members who have already been recovered. The BNPB is coordinating with relevant parties to ensure that both pilots receive necessary medical examinations and treatment,” he said.
The helicopter has been moved to the riverbank for further investigation. Panjaitan said it was too early to say what caused the crash and he did not wish to speculate before the official investigation results are available.
