Sat, 31 Jul 2004

Team searching for missing fishermen

BREBES, Central Java: A Search and Rescue Team (SAR) in Brebes regency, Central Java are still searching for at least 10 fishermen who were reported missing on Wednesday by their families.

The search began soon after the police personnel received the report, director of the water directorate at the West Java Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Abdul Gafur, said on Thursday.

Police personnel were assisted by fishermen from the Indonesian Fishermen's Association (HNSI), according to Abdul. -- JP