jpnn.com, BINTAN - The Indonesian Navy is investigating a tank-like object found by fishermen in the waters of Buruan Island, Bintan regency, Riau Islands.
"Physically, it looks like a tank," said a navy officer, First Admiral Tjahja Setiawan, Wednesday (29/12).
ALSO SEE: Missing 7-Year-Old Orphan in Manokwari Found by TNI Soldier
Tjahja said that a manual inspection showed that the orange-colored object was made of 0.2 centimeter thick metal.
On its sides, there are styrofoam attached, which makes the object float on the surface of the sea water.
ALSO SEE: Military Members Who Hit Dead Couple Charged With Premeditated Murder
"An investigation is ongoing," Tjahja said.
Tjahja suspected that the tank-like object was the same as the one previously found in the waters of Natuna regency.
ALSO SEE: 3,000 Security Personnel Guard Christmas Celebrations in Surabaya
The object might have been carried away by the current.
"So far, we have only found that one object," said Tjahja. (antara/mcr20/jpnn)
This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Ada Benda Menyerupai Tank di Perairan Bintan, TNI AL: Penyelidikan sedang Berlangsung