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Teenage boy drowns in Klang lake; body recovered after search
A 15-year-old boy lost his life while swimming in a lake at Bandar Botanik in Klang. Selangor fire and rescue personnel located and recovered his body following a two-hour operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — A teenage boy drowned while swimming in a lake located in the Bandar Botanik area of Klang on Tuesday, authorities confirmed. The 15-year-old's body was retrieved by Selangor fire and rescue personnel after an extensive search operation lasting approximately two hours.
Emergency responders were mobilised to the scene following reports of the incident. Rescue teams conducted underwater search and recovery operations to locate the youth.
The incident underscores ongoing water safety concerns in recreational areas across Selangor. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the drowning at this time.
The case remains under investigation by relevant authorities. Selangor fire and rescue services continue to urge members of the public to exercise caution when swimming in lakes and other bodies of water, particularly during unsupervised visits.