11-year-old boy feared drowned in Kuala Terengganu river

27 Dec 2023 08:30pm
Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF
Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF
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KUALA TERENGGANU - An 11-year-old boy is feared drowned while swimming with his younger brother and a friend in Sungai Tok Hakim, Kampung Tok Hakim here today.

Kuala Terengganu fire station chief Rozizah Abni Hajar said they were alerted to the disappearance of Muhammad Harraz Ilman Mohd Syahril Redhuan by a member of the public at 4.46pm.

She said 19 personnel from the state Fire and Rescue Department were immediately dispatched to the scene to conduct a search and rescue operation (SAR).

"According to witnesses, the victim, his brother Muhammad Firas Wafiy, 9, and a friend went to bathe in the river soon after Asar prayer time.

"Muhammad Firas Wafiy and his friend were saved but the victim was swept away by strong currents,” she told reporters at the scene. - BERNAMA

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