Man Who Jumped into Bekasi’s Kalimalang Canal Found Dead
A search for a 33-year-old man identified by the initials MR, who was reported to have jumped into the Kalimalang waterway in South Bekasi, Bekasi city, has ended with his body being found. Search and rescue teams recovered him dead.
The body was found floating at about 1.15pm, around two kilometres from the point where he reportedly entered the water.
“The victim has been evacuated by a joint SAR team comprising Basarnas and personnel from Battalion D of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police Mobile Brigade,” Jakarta Metropolitan Police Mobile Brigade commander Kombes Henik Maryanto said on Friday (16 October 2026).
The man was reported to have jumped into Kalimalang at around 10am on Thursday (15 October). Dozens of joint personnel had been searching since the previous day before finding him dead on Friday afternoon.
“His body has now been taken to hospital and will subsequently be handed over to his family,” Henik added.
The joint team initially searched the surrounding area using inflatable boats and safety equipment.
Henik emphasised the importance of preparedness and coordination in humanitarian operations, particularly search and rescue missions on the water.
“Every member of personnel must ensure equipment is safe, prioritise safety while on duty and promptly report any significant developments in the field,” he added.
Suspected mental health condition
Earlier, Basarnas search team leader Bobby Yoenatra Putra said the man had drowned on Thursday (15 October) at 10am. Responders who received the report went straight to the location and began searching.
“The victim, who was suspected of having a mental health condition, entered the Kalimalang waterway. After receiving information about the incident, Basarnas personnel and other SAR elements immediately began searching the surrounding area,” Bobby said.
Bobby said the search operation divided personnel into three Search and Rescue Units (SRUs) to widen the search area.
“The joint SAR team divided its personnel into three SRUs. The first used an inflatable boat and the second a rafting boat, with each searching 200 metres from the incident site. The third conducted a visual search from land, covering an area up to one kilometre from the site,” he said.