Teenager searching for mussels in Rompin river found drowned
25 Aug 2023 10:29pm
Sar operations since Thursday ended after the body was found on Friday.
KUANTAN - A teenage boy reported missing after being swept away by the current in Sungai Lubuk Batu, Kota Bahagia, Rompin, while searching for mussels yesterday was found drowned today.
A spokesman from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in Pahang said the body of Mohd Iman Daniel Azri, 14, was found by the search and rescue team at 6.59 pm about five metres from the spot he was reported missing.
"The victim’s body was handed over to police for further action,” he said tonight.
Media yesterday reported that Mohd Iman Daniel of Felda Keratong 4 in Rompin, was believed to have been swept away by the current while searching for mussels in the river with his friend. - BERNAMA
