East Lombok fisherman found dead after three-day search

A fisherman who went missing while fishing in TelukAwang waters, Batu Nampar Selatan Village, Jerowaru Subdistrict, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), was found dead after three days of search.Police spokesperson for East Lombok Resort, Iptu Lalu Rusmaladi, said the body was found floating on Thursday, 28 May 2026, around 8am local time. The discovery was made near the victim’s fish cage. “The body was found by locals and SAR teams near the victim’s fish cage after three days of search,” Rusmaladi stated on Thursday, 28 May 2026. The victim identified as Darmawan, 46, a local resident. His family recognised the characteristics and confirmed the body was Darmawan, who had been reported missing while fishing Currently, the body has been recovered and taken to the funeral home for further handling. ” The victim has been taken to the funeral home for further arrangements by the family,” Rusmaladi said. Rusmaladi added that the family has accepted the incident as a tragedy, with plans for immediate burial. ” The family has accepted the death of the deceased and formalised it in a written statement. The burial will be conducted as soon as possible,” he explained. Previously, Darmawan was reported missing while fishing in TelukAwang waters on Monday. He is suspected to have gone missing during bad weather. ” The victim is a local resident. He went missing while fishing,” concluded police spokesperson Iptu Lalu Rusmaladi on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.