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Body of man recovered after Sungai Pertak flooding incident
One of eight people swept away during a water surge at Sungai Pertak has been found dead, authorities confirmed. The victim was discovered approximately 2.7 kilometres downstream from where he was carried away.
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A local man identified as V Vijayan has been recovered after being swept away in a sudden water surge at Lata Jebus in Sungai Pertak. His body was discovered about 2.7 kilometres from the point where he went missing, authorities said.
Vijayan was among eight people caught in the incident, which saw a rapid rise in water levels at the popular recreational spot. The circumstances surrounding the initial surge remain under investigation.
Search and rescue operations continue for the remaining seven individuals unaccounted for following the incident. Authorities have urged visitors to exercise caution around waterways and to check weather conditions before venturing to such areas.