News near Sungai Perak

1. Man drowns after jumping into Sungai Perak to retrieve drifting boat

   3 days ago Utusan Sungai Perak

   A 38-year-old man was found drowned after jumping into Sungai Perak at Batu 18, Kampung Kuchai, Bota Kiri near Parit, yesterday. His body was found floating about four kilometres from where he jumped at 2pm, after a search operation by 30 personnel from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department.

2. Teen tried to pass a stick but could not reach uncle feared drowned in Sungai Perak

   3 days ago Harian Metro Sungai Perak

   A 38-year-old man is feared drowned after jumping into Sungai Perak to retrieve a drifting boat at Batu 18, Kampung Kuchai, Bota Kiri, Perak, yesterday evening. His 13-year-old nephew said he tried to hand him a stick but it did not reach before the man went under. A search-and-rescue operation involving 26 firemen, including divers and a K9 dog, began this morning.