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Two bodies discovered on Perak riverbank in suspected drowning
The two victims are believed to have drowned while swimming in a river adjacent to an Orang Asli settlement in Perak. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two bodies have been found on a riverbank in Perak following what is suspected to be a drowning incident. The discovery was made near a river in close proximity to an Orang Asli village in the state.
According to preliminary information, the victims had been swimming in the river at the time of the incident. The exact circumstances leading to their deaths remain under investigation by state authorities.
Rescue and police personnel responded to the scene after the bodies were discovered. The identities of the deceased have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns related to swimming in unpatrolled waterways throughout the region. Local authorities have not yet determined whether additional precautions or warnings will be implemented for the area.