Four die in flash flood

PURWOKERTO, C. Java: Four people drowned in the overflowing Klawing River in the districts of Kalibagor and Sokaraja following several days of heavy rain.

Three decomposing bodies were found yesterday, while the other victim has yet to be found.

Banyumas Police chief Lt. Col. Agus Yudharto confirmed the discovery of the three bodies, and said police and locals were still searching for the fourth body.

"The three bodies found clearly show they died accidentally, there's no sign of abuse," he said.

Kalibagor residents Marto and Dirjo said they found the bodies floating in the river on their way to work in a rice field. (45)