Malaysia

13-year-old Sarikei boy drowns in lake while swimming with friends

Family members find body of Terry Leon Zi Jun at 1am, after he went missing at 10.30pm

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Jun 2022 10:23AM

13-year-old Sarikei boy drowns in lake while swimming with friends
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department says that Terry Leon Zi Jun was reported missing in the lake at around 10.30pm. – Pixabay pic, June 27, 2022

MIRI – A 13-year-old boy drowned in a lake near a sand mining site in Sarikei after going for a swim with a group of friends.

Terry Leon Zi Jun’s body was found floating at 1am today near SJK Tiong Ho.

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said in a statement that the boy was reported missing in the lake at around 10.30pm.

“He went to swim with a group of friends and ended up missing in the water.

“The search-and-rescue operation last night failed to find the boy, but his body was later found floating by family members at the site. Police have been informed of the case.” – The Vibes, June 27, 2022

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