KUANTAN – The bodies of two friends who had gone missing after being swept away by strong currents while taking a dip in Sg Triang, Bera last Tuesday, were found last night and early today.
Pahang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ismail Abdul Ghani said the body of Muhammad Nik Iqmal Shah Ismail, 15, was found at about 10.30pm, about 400m from where he had gone missing.
He said the body of Muhammad Danial Irsyad Norazlan, 11, was found floating by members of the public around 1.30am, also about 400m from where he was last seen.
The bodies were handed over to the police for further action.
The victims were swimming in the river with several other friends when they were swept away by heavy currents at about 3.30pm on Tuesday. – Bernama, August 18, 2022