Boy drowns in recreational pool
The child was believed to be visiting the recreational spot with his father.
GUA MUSANG – An eight-year-old boy is believed to have drowned at a recreational pool here on Saturday.
District police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo said police received information regarding the incident at around 11am.
He said the victim was subsequently rushed by ambulance to the Emergency Department of Gua Musang Hospital for treatment.
"However, the victim was pronounced dead by a medical officer," he said in a statement on Saturday.
Sik said the child was believed to be visiting the recreational spot with his father.
"Further investigations are underway to identify the circumstances and the actual cause of the incident," he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
Meanwhile, he advised parents and guardians to always maintain strict supervision over their children, especially when they are at swimming pools, rivers, or water recreational areas.
"The police will not make any speculations until all facts and the results of the investigation are obtained.
"Any further developments will be announced from time to time," he said.
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