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Summary

The video features Pak Aco, a fisherman from Gorontalo, Labuan Bajo, who recounts a harrowing experience at sea. While navigating the Selat Linta, his boat’s rudder broke, causing it to drift uncontrollably. The boat capsized, leaving Pak Aco, his children, and his brother-in-law stranded in the open sea. As the waves threw them around, Pak Aco held his young child close, desperately searching for a floatation device. After hours of struggle, they were rescued by a tourist boat and later by Basarnas. The incident highlights the danger of fishing in these waters, Pak Aco’s resilience, and the challenges faced by fishermen.

Takeaways

• 😀 Pak Aco, a fisherman from Gorontalo, Laban Bajo, recounts a life-threatening boat accident that occurred while he was at sea with his family.
• 😀 The boat capsized after its rudder broke while navigating the Linta Strait, causing the vessel to drift uncontrollably in the rough waters.
• 😀 Pak Aco and his family, including two children and a brother-in-law, abandoned the sinking boat and took refuge on a small dinghy.
• 😀 The dinghy also began to sink due to the fiberglass construction, forcing the family into the open sea for over two hours.
• 😀 Pak Aco clung to his youngest child during the ordeal, swimming to find a buoy to help them stay afloat.
• 😀 Pak Aco's daughter signaled for help by climbing to the top of the boat's canopy, which was crucial in getting their attention from a passing speedboat.
• 😀 A tourist speedboat, traveling from Komodo to Labuan Bajo, was the first to assist, followed by a rescue team from Basarnas (Indonesian Search and Rescue).
• 😀 Despite being rescued, Pak Aco faced the emotional toll of losing his boat, which was his only source of income as a fisherman.
• 😀 Pak Aco has been fishing since third grade, and the boat was his primary means of livelihood, which he now needs to replace.
• 😀 Pak Aco expressed hope that someone will assist him in replacing the boat so he can continue providing for his family.

Q & A

What was the initial condition of the sea when Pak Aco began his journey?

The sea was calm and the waves were not too big when Pak Aco started his journey, but they became rougher when he entered the Selat Linta Strait.

What caused the boat to lose control?

The boat's steering mechanism broke, causing the boat to drift with the waves and eventually capsize.

How did Pak Aco and his family survive after the boat sank?

After the boat sank, Pak Aco and his family clung to a small sampan, and later to a floating piece of debris, while they were adrift in the sea.

Why did Pak Aco ask his child to sit on the boat's anjongan (deck)?

Pak Aco asked his child to sit on the anjongan to make them more visible to passing boats, as it was higher and would be more noticeable amidst the large waves.

How long did Pak Aco and his family remain stranded in the sea before being rescued?

Pak Aco and his family were stranded at sea for over two hours before being rescued by a tourist boat and later by Basarnas (Search and Rescue).

What was the emotional state of Pak Aco's children during the ordeal?

Pak Aco's children were calm but emotional, with the younger child repeating 'Allahu Akbar,' while the older child seemed composed but concerned.

How did Pak Aco feel when he was rescued by the Basarnas team?

Pak Aco felt sadness and distress, as his boat, his only source of livelihood, had sunk, leaving him without a way to continue his work.

What is Pak Aco's history with fishing?

Pak Aco has been fishing since he was in third grade, taking on the role as the primary breadwinner for his family after his father became too old to work.

What was the immediate response from Pak Aco's wife when the accident occurred?

When the boat sank, Pak Aco immediately called his wife, who began trying to find a boat to come to their aid, although she was unable to reach them in time.

What are Pak Aco's hopes for the future following the accident?

Pak Aco hopes to receive help from others to replace his lost boat, as it was his only means of livelihood, and he has no other source of income.