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2 clusters · 4 sources · 11 days · First seen · Last updated

Teenage drowning incidents in Malaysia

Overview

In mid-August 2026, a 14-year-old boy was found dead in the Kelantan River in Kuala Krai after disappearing while swimming. While his body was recovered by the Water Rescue Team (PPDA), search operations for a second 14-year-old boy remained ongoing following heavy rain and limited visibility.

Later in the month, a separate drowning incident occurred in Sungai Pagalan, Keningau, involving two teenagers aged 13 and 16. Following a multi-agency search and rescue operation involving the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the Royal Malaysia Police, and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, both victims were located and recovered.

Entities

Gelang Patah · Mohd Rayyan Hakimi · Kuala Krai · Sungai Pagalan · Jastey Goment

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Two teenagers found dead after drowning in Sungai Pagalan

    Two teenagers, aged 13 and 16, were found dead after drowning in Sungai Pagalan, Keningau, following a search and rescue operation by Malaysian emergency services.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kelantan River drowning: 14-year-old found dead, one still missing

    A 14-year-old boy was found dead in the Kelantan River in Kuala Krai, while search operations continue for a second missing teenager.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · sabahnews.com.my · seacoastcurrent.com · tvsarawak.my