Tourist Drowns While Creating Content at Saguling Reservoir

A tourist's quest for viral content tragically ended in death after he drowned in the Saguling Reservoir in West Bandung Regency, West Java. Deni Kurniawan, 19, was found deceased on Monday, July 6, 2026, around 5:00 PM Western Indonesian Time, not far from the spot where he was last seen.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, July 4, when Kurniawan and a friend visited the reservoir. They were reportedly using a boat in the middle of the water for content creation. Despite his friend's explicit warning not to jump, Kurniawan leaped into the water, presumably for a video or photo opportunity. He failed to resurface, prompting a search and rescue operation.

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Yes, he was found at 5:00 PM, not far from the location where he was suspected to have jumped.

Ade Dian Permana, head of the Bandung SAR Agency, confirmed the discovery of Kurniawan's body. The victim, a resident of Cimahi City, had traveled to the Saguling Reservoir for leisure and content creation. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with risky behavior for social media engagement.

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When they were in the middle of the reservoir, the victim's friend warned him not to jump into the water. However, the victim still jumped from the boat.