Three victims confirmed dead after being swept away by strong currents at Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Sedim in Kulim, Kedah.
ALOR SETAR: The identities of the three victims who died after being swept away by strong currents during a water surge phenomenon at Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Sedim near Kulim today have been confirmed.
Kulim Hi-Tech Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Senior Fire Superintendent Mohammad Haiqal Izwan Nasir said the deceased were Muhammad Aariz Danial Md Radzi, 3, Muhammad Uzair Ahmadi Hussain, 12, and Nur Atikah Abdullah, 28.
“All the victims were brought to the riverbank. One of the boys was given early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the arrival of the medical team.
“However, all the victims were pronounced dead by the Ministry of Health staff. Their bodies were then handed over to the police for further action,” he said in a statement today.
He said a thorough assessment of the scene confirmed that only three victims were involved in the incident, and the operation was ended at 5.04 pm.
