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news Scmp World 2026-06-10

Indonesian Teen's Death Highlights Bystander Effect Concerns

The tragic drowning of a 17-year-old girl, filmed while being swept out to sea, has sparked national soul-searching in Indonesia regarding the bystander effect. Many are questioning why no one intervened to help her.

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