A tragic incident has occurred in Temanggung, Central Java, where a family of four from Ambarawa, Semarang Regency, was found dead inside their glamping tent at the popular Posong tourist attraction. Authorities strongly suspect that the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, likely stemming from a portable gas stove or fumes produced during a barbecue session held inside the enclosed tent.
Iptu I Komang Mahendra Deputra, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at the Temanggung Police, stated that the investigation points toward gas poisoning. Investigators discovered a portable gas stove at the scene, which the victims had been using to cook. According to Mahendra, the danger arose because the family went to sleep immediately after using the equipment and neglected to properly ventilate the tent after closing it up for the night.
Timeline of the Incident
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
At 9:05 PM WIB, the family—father Muhamad Ali Munawar (52), mother Maghfirah (43), eldest son Bagas Amar Hakiki (21), and youngest son Alvino Evan Hakim (16)—checked into the glamping site, occupying tent number 3.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The tragedy began to unfold the following morning. At 9:00 AM, glamping staff attempted to deliver food to the tent but received no response. By 11:30 AM, staff returned to begin cleaning procedures as the check-out time approached. Despite calling out to the occupants, they received no reply.
At 3:45 PM, concerned by the persistent silence, staff finally opened the tent. They discovered all four family members unresponsive and deceased. Police immediately secured the scene to conduct a thorough investigation and performed autopsies on all victims.
Friday, May 29, 2026
The four bodies were transported to Kebumen Village, Banyubiru District, Semarang Regency, where they were laid to rest.
In the latest development, the Temanggung Police have questioned the management of the glamping facility. Authorities are currently conducting an in-depth investigation to determine whether any elements of negligence played a role in this fatal event.
Summary
A family of four from Ambarawa tragically died during a glamping trip at the Posong tourist attraction in Temanggung, Central Java. Authorities strongly suspect carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause, likely from a portable gas stove or barbecue used inside their enclosed tent. Investigators found a gas stove at the scene, and it is believed the family went to sleep without proper ventilation after using it.
Glamping staff discovered the family deceased and unresponsive inside their tent after check-out time when they failed to respond to multiple attempts to contact them. Following this tragic discovery, police secured the scene and performed autopsies on all victims. The Temanggung Police are currently questioning the glamping facility management as part of an in-depth investigation into whether any negligence played a role.