Three killed in raging river

Three killed in raging river

SEMARANG: Three villagers drowned in the raging Elo river in
Magelang regency, some 60 kilometers south of here, on Tuesday.

Rescue workers found the bodies of Suyanti, 18, Rudi Prabowo,
17, and Kohar, 40, all from Mungkid village, in the river's
estuary. Witnesses said they slipped into the river while walking
along its bank.

The river overflowed following hours of heavy rain which
drenched parts of the province. Spokesman for Magelang
administration, Hardiyanto, said the flooding was anticipated
because it occurred every year.

Floods and storms also hit the neighboring town of Boyolali,
damaging at least 14 houses. Spokesman for Boyolali
administration, Sukendar, said no fatalities were reported. (har)