TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Search and Rescue Team (Basarnas) has been able to lift the main body of AirAsia QZ8501 flight, marking the final stage of the SAR's main operation. Basarnas Chief Soelistyo said that smaller operations will take place after this to try to find the remaining missing victims.
The smaller operations will take place for a week or two, depending on the decision of the victim’s family decision. "However, after two weeks, all is finished," he said.
Before officially closing the operation, Soelistyo said that he will meet the victim’s family. Until today, 59 victims are still not found, lost in the depth of the ocean.
In the end, he said that Basarnas wants to ensure that the operation run as it was supposed to be. "I want to avoid future complaints," he said.
ALI HIDAYAT