Fundraiser for missing Komodo diver

[Diverlookingforhelp]

Hi all,

You may have heard that a diver recently went missing diving in Komodo, Indonesia (Search goes on for missing S'porean diver). The diver is a friend of mine and today (7am in Indonesia now) marks the beginning of the 4th day of the search.

Currently, the search is being conducted by the Indonesian rescue agency Badan SAR Kupang (Basarnas) but the resources they are providing is very limited (some boats but no air surveillance). The family have hired 1 helicopter so far but this is costing them US$60,000 a day. A family friend of theirs has started a GoGetFunding campaign to help them raise funds for more air and sea surveillance.

Please help donate (there's no amount too small!) and share and bring my friend home.
Please Donate to Help Us find Lost Diver Rinta Mukkam

Thank you!

 

[Diverlookingforhelp]

Just an update. We're on day 6 of the search and yesterday was the last day the family got on the Helicopter to search for Rinta. Unfortunately, the search was unsuccessful yet again. Experts suggest that the funds will be better put towards search and recovery on boats and with divers from herein. A letter was written to request more assistance and after trying multiple avenues and channels, someone in the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs was finally able to assist. To this effect, some assistance has only now been provided to continue the search... better late than never i guess.

The BASARNAS has kindly agreed to supply 3 additional large vessels along with private boats and divers hired by the family to continue to search near the dive site and neighboring areas from today. Reward notices have also been circulated and continue to be circulated to the neighbouring island villages and locals through various local channels.

We will all continue to pray for Rinta's return. The family would like to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and selfless assistance and support in trying to bring her home.

The funding site will be closed as the target fund for financing the helicopter search was reached. Thank u all for your generous support.