Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - Some bagan fishermen in Kotabaru District began anticipating the high waves commonly lasts from June to November.
"Fishermen began cautious and calculating if they want to go to catch bilis fish (anchovies), squid and other fish," said the bagan skipper families in Kotabaru, A Qomarudin, on Tuesday.
Some fishermen who usually only carry fishing equipment and supplies of food and drink now coupled with safety equipment such as jerry can for swim and the other things to anticipate disaster.
A fishermen structure to catch fish (bagan) is typically mounted around 17:00, now postponed to ensure that the weather and the waves really shady and wind is not strong. If it appears there is a strong wind, fishermen is better to cancel the depart.
"Once the the fishermen on bagan, then a sudden huge waves and strong winds came, causing the bagan to collapse," said Qomarudin.
Fortunately at that time, he added, there were fishermen on a more solid bagan can help colleagues whose bagan collapsed by giving aid.
To rebuild the bagan, fishermen must pay Rp20 million per bagan.
