German found dead in river

German found dead in river

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The body of a German tourist who was drowned in the Mamas River in southeast Aceh regency last week was cremated and the ashes flown home by his brother on Sunday.

Antara reported yesterday that police found the body of 24- year-old Tim Klenke on Saturday after a six-day search. His body was in tact, although the mouth was torn, said Lt. Col Sirwandi, the chief of the regency police precinct, as quoted by Antara.

Klenke's brother, Ingo, arrived on Friday to join the search party. Ingo subsequently arranged for the cremation in Medan, North Sumatra, and the return of the ashes to Germany.

Klenke was swept away by a strong current as he was crossing the river during a trek to Mt. Leuser National Park. He had been trekking in the company of two compatriots and a local guide. (emb)