Buleleng Fisherman Dies While Spearfishing

Gede Ardana, 49, died while diving to spear fish in the waters off Jalan Kartika Beach, Kalibukbuk Village, Buleleng, Bali. The fisherman was found dead in the early hours of Thursday (29 October 2026).

Ardana reportedly set out to spear fish at around 11pm local time on Wednesday (28 October 2026). At about 1.30am, he shouted for help. His calls were heard by two witnesses, Kadek Supradnyana and Kadek Budiartawan.

After hearing the cries, the witnesses sought help. They then went searching offshore by boat with another witness, Gede Sujana.

“The victim shouted for help before the witnesses began searching for him,” said Buleleng Police Public Relations Section chief Inspector Yohana Rosalin Diaz on Thursday (29 October 2026).

During the search, the witnesses found Ardana’s diving torch. He was found dead at around 2.05am, not far from where the torch was discovered.

Ardana’s family arrived at the scene at around 2.30am. His body was then taken to the family home on Jalan Pisang, Kalibukbuk Village, at around 3am.

Yohana said the family accepted what had happened and declined an autopsy. According to the family, Ardana had a history of heart disease.

Police have visited the scene, questioned several witnesses and assisted with the victim’s evacuation. The incident is being handled in accordance with police procedures.