Mon, 02 Aug 1999

Accidental tourist deaths in Bali

DENPASAR, Bali: At least seven tourists have died here in July as a result of accidents or illness, Antara reported on Saturday.

Bureau chief of Inter-nation Service Gus Sumastra said the last victim was a Dutch tourist P.J. Dekker, 73, who drowned at high tide off Sanur beach.

The other six tourists were involved in accidents or were fatally ill. They hailed from Japan, Australia and Germany. (edt)