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)