NGO volunteer drowns in Aceh

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A non-governmental organization volunteer was found dead on Sunday on the shore of Pulau Aceh islet in Aceh Besar regency.

Local police chief Adj. Insp. Khairuddin said the volunteer for Save the Children, Asadi Mukhtar, had drowned on Saturday afternoon in high waves. His body was discovered at around 6;30 a.m. on Sunday.

Asadi, a native of Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, joined the NGO three months ago. He had been at the islet for recreational purposes with his two friends. -- Antara