# Teenage drowning incidents in Malaysia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/teenage-drowning-incidents-in-malaysia
> Updated: 2026-08-23T00:28:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-teenagers-found-dead-after-drowning-in-sungai-pagalan

### 2026-08-12: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kelantan-river-drowning-14-year-old-found-dead-one-still-missing

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Cite as: Teenage drowning incidents in Malaysia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/teenage-drowning-incidents-in-malaysia