SHAH ALAM, Sept 16 —Police have confirmed that the physique of a person discovered floating within the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak, this morning is without doubt one of the three anglers lacking since Monday.
Klang Utara police chief ACP Ramsay Embol stated the physique was recognized as Mohd Sharil Abd Rahman, 43, following identification by next-of-kin.
He stated the search and rescue (SAR) workforce acquired info from fishermen concerning the discovery round 8.30 am earlier than the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Company (MMEA) introduced the physique to Hutan Melintang Jetty for additional motion.
“The physique will subsequently be despatched to Shah Alam Hospital for additional procedures,” he stated in a press release as we speak.
Ramsay stated the joint SAR operation to find the 2 remaining lacking victims is ongoing. It entails the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), MMEA, Malaysian Fireplace and Rescue Division (JBPM), Malaysian Civil Defence Drive (APM), and different related companies.
“Additional updates concerning the operation might be communicated on occasion,” he stated.
Earlier as we speak, Klang Utara deputy police chief Supt Mohd Rahimi Zainol stated the physique, tied to a drum and carrying a life jacket, was noticed within the waters off Bagan Sungai Belukang, Perak.
He added that in keeping with survivors, all victims tied themselves to drums after their boat capsized close to One Fathom Financial institution within the Straits of Malacca on Monday.
Selangor MMEA launched the SAR operation at 3.35 am on Monday after receiving experiences of seven lacking anglers. 4 have been rescued safely in Sekinchan waters on Tuesday and despatched for therapy at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) and Banting Hospital.
The survivors have been recognized as Mohd Shairazi Abdul Aziz, 43; Mohd Rizal Mohamad Sadali, 45; Muhd Hamiszar Punirain, 45; and boat skipper Zulfikalnain Awang, 47.
The 2 anglers nonetheless lacking are Muhamad Ridzuan Ruhaizat, 37, and Raja Mohd Rozi Raja Mohamad, 49.
