KUANTAN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- A Public Works Department (JKR) staff member here is feared drowned after reportedly falling from a boat and being swept away by the current at the Kampung Kedaik river area in Rompin today.
Rompin District Police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said they received a report regarding the disappearance of the victim, Saharudin Harun, 44, at 10.20 am today.
He said, according to information received, the incident was believed to have occurred at about 10 am when the victim and a friend were fishing in the area.
“However, while on their way back to the floating house, the propeller of the boat they were on got entangled in a net, causing the victim, who was seated in front, to fall overboard and be swept away by the current.
“His friend tried to assist him, but the boat engine could not be started, so he rowed the boat to a nearby floating house to seek help from villagers,” he said in a statement today.
He said a search and rescue operation was launched by the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and the police.
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