Body Of 12-yr-old Who Drowned At Beach Recovered

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Channel: 7Edition · 2017 · News & Politics

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In Pahang, the body of a 12-year-old boy, who drowned near a beach in Kuala Sungai Pontian, Rompin - was found today.

District police chief Deputy Superintendent Azli Mohd Noor, who confirmed the discovery, said that the search and rescue, SAR team found Nik Hafizuddin Nik Aziz's body at 1.30pm, about 150 metres from where he was last seen.

It was understood that Hafizuddin, who was on a school break, went to the beach for an outing with his friends yesterday.

However, he was dragged by strong currents while going for a swim.

The SAR operation, involving police personnel and firefighters as well as members of the publlic -- was launched after the victim was reported missing at 3.45pm. 

The body has been sent to Rompin Hospital for post-mortem.

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