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Two drown in river near Tanjung Rambutan indigenous settlement
Two individuals have drowned while bathing in a river near an Orang Asli village in Tanjung Rambutan. Rescue efforts were launched following the incident at Sungai Tonggang.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two people have died in a drowning incident at a river near Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Tonggang in the Tanjung Rambutan area. The victims are believed to have drowned while swimming in the river.
Emergency services responded to reports of the drowning and launched a search and rescue operation at the location. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
The incident highlights ongoing water safety concerns in the region, particularly at popular bathing spots near residential areas. Authorities have not released further details about the victims or the exact cause of the drowning at this time.
Local residents are being urged to exercise caution when swimming in rivers and to adhere to water safety guidelines. The police and relevant agencies continue to investigate the matter.