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Six-year-old boy drowns in Johor reservoir during fishing trip
A young child lost his life after accidentally falling into a reservoir while fishing with family members in Kulai. Emergency responders recovered the body following a search operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
KULAI — A six-year-old boy drowned after falling into a reservoir along Jalan Budiman in Kampung Budiman on Monday, marking another water-related tragedy in the state.
The child was fishing at the site when he accidentally slipped into the water. Family members present at the scene immediately alerted authorities after discovering he had gone missing.
Rescue teams from the Kulai Fire and Rescue Station responded to the incident and launched a search operation. The boy's body was recovered from the reservoir following the search efforts.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns around Johor's waterways, particularly regarding child supervision in areas frequented by fishermen and recreationalists. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the drowning at this time.
The body has been referred to the Kulai Hospital for a post-mortem examination.