TRIBUNNEWS.COM, BALI – A heartbreaking discovery shook the community as the lifeless body of a baby boy was found floating in the Pemelisan River in Banjar Suwung Batan Kendal, Sesetan, South Denpasar, Bali.
The tragic incident took place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, around 5:00 PM local time. Witness I Ketut Darma Yoga, 42, described seeing what appeared to be a baby’s body in the Pemelisan River. After investigating the area about 100 meters away, he used bamboo to confirm the presence of a baby floating among the trash behind a boat.
Following the grim discovery, Ketut Darma retrieved the baby’s body, wrapped it in a white cloth, and reported it to the police. The authorities then proceeded to follow the necessary procedures for such a circumstance.
### Possible Foul Play
According to AKP I Ketut Sukadi, the Head of Public Relations of the Denpasar Police, there is suspicion that the baby may have been intentionally killed by a parent. The baby’s body, with swollen nose and left eye, was believed to have been disposed of less than 24 hours prior, as there was no foul odor emanating from it.
### Investigation and Evacuation
The baby, found in a white diaper and baby clothes, was evacuated by the Denpasar City BPBD ambulance to the Bali Mandara Hospital mortuary for further examination. The authorities are diligently investigating the case to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
As the community grapples with the heartbreaking news, questions linger about the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death. The authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation to bring justice to the innocent life lost.
This devastating event serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting and valuing the lives of the most vulnerable among us. Let us stand together in solidarity against such senseless acts of violence and ensure that justice is served for the innocent victims.
