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Man drowns in Klang

Officials says 10 personnel rushed to scene after call from witness who saw victim gasping

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 27 Nov 2022 7:55PM

Man drowns in Klang
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department has reported that a man in his 50s was found drowned in the river near Pandamaran Jaya, Klang, this afternoon. – Bernama pic, November 27, 2022

SHAH ALAM – A man in his 50s was found drowned in the river near Pandamaran Jaya, Klang, this afternoon.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said 10 firemen from the Port Klang fire station were rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call from a witness at 10.34am who saw the man gasping in the water, desperately seeking help before drowning.

“The Water Rescue Team personnel dived into the river and recovered the victim’s body.

“The victim was confirmed dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel,” Norazam said, adding that police did not find any identification on the victim. – Bernama, November 27, 2022

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