Eleven people have drowned after being dragged by big waves on a beach in Indonesia’s East Java province despite warnings to avoid the sea. Rescue officials say they were part of a group of 24 people from several villages who took part in a local ritual that involves swimming in the ocean on Saturday night. A 2-year-old girl was among the 13 survivors. They were being treated at a health clinic. Indonesia’s weather agency has warned of potential extreme weather and high waves in several regions, including East Java province.
Eleven people have drowned after being dragged by big waves on a beach in Indonesia's East Java province despite warnings to avoid the sea, officials say.
Eleven people have drowned after being dragged by big waves on a beach in Indonesia's East Java province despite warnings to avoid the sea, officials say.