Strong sea waves have reportedly swept away at least eleven people performing rituals in Indonesia’s East Java province.
The locals were reportedly observing diabolic activities on a beach on Sunday night February 13 when they drown in the deep sea.
Several warnings have been issued by authorities advising people to avoid the sea but the eleven individuals and others have refused to adhere.
According to AP, Head of Operation Unit of the Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, Java Budi Santosa had told Xinhua that the accident occurred at about 12:25 am (local time) on Sunday when people were conducting a traditional ritual at the Payangan beach in Jember district.
11 Ritualists Drown In Sea During Diabolic Performances At Midnight
Ritual in Indonesia
The victims are said to be a part of a group of 24 people who came from different villages to participate in a local ritual.
The participants in the ritual will have to swim in the ocean to complete the processes.
The Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency have confirmed that there were 13 survivors including a 2-year-old girl and that they are undergoing treatment at a health clinic.
