Mon, 09 Jun 2003

Two parachutists die in Lido

BOGOR: One member of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) and a civilian died on Sunday during parachute training in the area of Lido in Ciawi, Bogor.

The two fell to their deaths at Muara Jaya village in the hamlet of Cisaloka near Lido.

They were identified as Maj. Imam Sunowo, 35, and Erwin, a 39- year-old civilian.

Their bodies were taken to the Palang Merah Indonesian hospital for an autopsy.

It was unclear what caused the accident. --Antara