FOUR bodies were recovered from the river at about 11.15am after rescue teams found them at two locations downstream from the incident site at t Lata Jebus, Sungai Luit, Kampung Pertak near Kuala Kubu Bharu today.
Three bodies were found trapped along the riverbank near Jambatan Senget, about 950 metres from Lata Jebus, at approximately 9.20am.
Another body was discovered at about 10.20am near a suspension bridge, around 50 metres from Jambatan Senget and approximately one kilometre from the site of the incident.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Assistant Director Ashrul Riezal Asbar said all four bodies were subsequently brought to the forward control post at Kampung Pertak after rescue teams completed the recovery operation.
"The three victims were found trapped in the area near Jambatan Senget, close to the Sungai Luit campsite, at about 9.20am.
"Another victim was found nearby at about 10.20am, approximately 1.2km from the incident site," he said.
The identities of the four victims have yet to be established.
Earlier, a 36-year-old local man was found dead near Jambatan Pertak at about 1.30am today.
The latest discoveries bring the number of victims recovered to five, while three others remain missing.
The missing victims comprise a Yemeni national, four Indians, a Nepalese national, a Sri Lankan national and a local man.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when eight people were swept away by strong currents following a sudden surge of water at several locations along Sungai Pertak.
Several other groups of visitors were also reported stranded at Lata Jebus, Kem Sungai Luit and Gunung Rajah.
The search and rescue operation is being conducted by the JBPM with the assistance of other rescue agencies. - November 10, 2026
