DD Volunteer's Body Evacuated by Helicopter
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The body of DD volunteer Ahmad Zaki Ali was evacuated by a Basarnas helicopter from Ronting Village, East Manggarai Regency.
- The evacuation was necessary due to the remote location of the village, making traditional transport difficult.
- The body was transported to Labuan Bajo for further arrangements.
The body of Ahmad Zaki Ali, a volunteer for DD (Dompet Dhuafa), was transported via a Basarnas helicopter from Ronting Village in North Lambaleda Subdistrict, East Manggarai Regency, to Labuan Bajo. The evacuation was carried out due to the challenging terrain and remote location of Ronting Village, which made conventional transportation methods difficult.
Basarnas, the national search and rescue agency, utilized its air transport capabilities to ensure the dignified and timely evacuation of the deceased volunteer. This operation highlights the agency's role in assisting communities, particularly in remote areas where access is limited.
Following the helicopter transport to Labuan Bajo, further arrangements for the repatriation and final rites of Ahmad Zaki Ali are expected to be made. The involvement of Basarnas underscores the collaborative efforts often required in such situations, involving local government, volunteer organizations, and national agencies.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.