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Man dies from drowning after epileptic seizure

The body of the 34-year-old man was then sent to Tumpat Hospital for a post-mortem.

12 Nov 2024 10:51am
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo
Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo

KOTA BHARU - A man drowned in the bathroom of his home after suffering an epileptic seizure, which caused him to fall into a water-filled container.

Tumpat district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Khairi Shafie said the incident occurred in Taman Arus Permai, Jalan Padang Rokma, Tumpat, about 4 pm two days ago.

He said the body of the 34-year-old man was then sent to Tumpat Hospital for a post-mortem.

The cause of death is drowning and the case has been classified as sudden death, he said in a statement today.

He advised the public against making any speculation on the incident and to respect the privacy of the victim’s family.

Anyone with information on the incident can contact the Wakaf Baru police station at 09-7196222 or the Tumpat District Police Contingent at 09-7257222. - BERNAMA

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