Malaysia

Authorities recover body of man from under Penang Bridge

34-year-old’s fall marks second similar incident in two days

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 01 Feb 2023 9:54PM

Authorities recover body of man from under Penang Bridge
In a video widely shared online, a body believed to be of a male was found floating near the Penang Bridge’s middle section, about the same area where the other man was rescued by firemen yesterday. – Screen grab pic, February 1, 2023

BUTTERWORTH – A body was found adrift near the Penang Bridge, just a day after a 34-year-old man survived falling into the sea along the same span due to a low tide condition here.

In a video widely shared online, a body believed to be of a male was found floating near the bridge’s middle section, about the same area where the other man was rescued by firemen yesterday.

A state Fire and Rescue Department spokesman at its main operations room confirmed the grisly discovery.

A police marine craft recovered the body and the remains were sent to the Penang Hospital for a post-mortem.

It was learnt that the body had no identification papers.

In yesterday’s case, the man in question breathed a sigh of relief when his calls for help were heard after falling off the Penang Bridge along the island-bound lane at around 3pm.

The man reportedly fell into the sea off the bridge but the low tide had probably prevented any unfortunate incidents from happening. – The Vibes, February 1, 2023

If you or anybody you know is in need of psychosocial support assistance services, contact the Health Ministry-Mercy Malaysia Psychosocial Support Helpline at 03-2935 9935, The Befrienders Kuala Lumpur at 03-7627 2929, or Talian Kasih at 15999. 

You may also visit Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat, www.mindasihatkkm.com, www.reachout.my, and the Health Ministry official portal for more information.

Related News

Malaysia / 1w

19-year-old charged with murdering student in Kuantan

Malaysia / 3w

Passenger faints, falls onto tracks at Wangsa Maju LRT station

Malaysia / 1mth

Police looking for man who kicked child in viral video (video)

Malaysia / 2mth

Penang CM pays last respects to teenager who fell from Komtar

Malaysia / 2mth

12 officers, police personnel arrested in RM2 million extortion case

Health / 3mth

Being rejected by 10 women drives man to lose 40 kgs

Spotlight

Malaysia

Papagomo acquitted for second time in sedition case over government, Israel claims

Malaysia

ECRL fares start at RM60, with 50% discounts for children, seniors and OKU

Malaysia

DKU seeks court action against Ismail, 16 others over Negeri Sembilan royal dispute

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Kampung Manis: Dreams of 227 families to own replacement homes draw closer

Malaysia

Fadhlina takes legal action over video of 2023 Parliament speech

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Civil servants urged to turn Selangor Sultan’s anti-graft message into action

Malaysia

Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video

Malaysia

Macron appeals for calm after France riots: 2,400 arrested, nearly 1,000 officers injured

Malaysia

Malaysia renews offer to help Indonesia fight fires

You may be interested

Malaysia

Malaysia renews offer to help Indonesia fight fires

Malaysia

MCMC warns cyberbullies, AI disinformation offenders as online safety comes under scrutiny

Malaysia

Najib house arrest rules near completion, but ex-PM remains in prison

Malaysia

Property agent loses over RM79k after being scammed twice

Malaysia

Sabah seeks immediate payment of undisputed 40% revenue claim from 2022

Malaysia

Police record statements from 15 in RM231m MYEG-Zetrix probe

Malaysia

Floods displace residents in Perak and Kedah, while 19 homes are hit in Pahang

Malaysia

PM orders faster rollout of Budget 2027 aid, warns against bureaucratic delays