Search ends in tragedy as bodies of five regatta paddlers found
KUCHING: The bodies of five paddlers who went missing after a regatta training accident last Friday (Oct 18), were recovered near the Sarawak Barrage this morning (Oct 20). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that the bodies were found between 6.16am and 7.09am. Firefighters retrieved the first three bodies, while the […]
Muddy water causes obstruction for SAR team
KUALA LUMPUR: The murky river conditions and strong current are hindering the ongoing search and rescue (SAR) efforts for the missing Unit Keselamatan dan Penguatkuasaan Sarawak (UPKS) staff members feared to have drowned, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I do not have the latest update yet, but the disaster committee is […]
Boats plying the Sarawak River urged to reduce speed
KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata urges boats navigating the Sarawak River to reduce their speed, to prevent a repeat of Friday’s boat capsize incident. Mancha also advised all participants undergoing training for the upcoming regatta to wear life jackets to prevent similar incidents from happening. “This is especially important when training in hot […]
Man, 19, missing in Saratok, SAR underway
SARATOK: A search and rescue (SaR) operation is currently underway for a 94-year-old man, Sipin Landok, who went missing from his longhouse, Rh. Frederick Juan, Kumpai Krian, on Thursday (Oct 17) evening. According to the Saratok Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim was last seen leaving his home and heading toward a nearby rubber […]
SAR op for missing girl suspended
TATAU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a six-year-old girl, who went missing after a crocodile attack in Batang Tatau on Sept 18, has been called off after eight days of intensive search efforts. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the operation would only resume if new information about Cicilia […]
SAR underway for missing man at Lanang Bridge
SIBU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched for a man feared drowned near the Lanang Bridge here, yesterday (Sept 6). The operation, led by the Sibu Fire and Rescue Station (BOMBA), was initiated following a report received from the Lanang Police Station at 1pm. The incident was reported by the father of […]
SAR underway for missing man in Lubok Subong
LUBOK ANTU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is in full swing in Lubok Subong for a 20-year-old man who was swept away by a powerful river current while attempting to cross the river yesterday (Aug 30). According to reports from the Betong Fire and Rescue station, the victim, identified as Mohd Fandi Wong, was […]
Search launched for missing angler
BINTANGOR: A search and rescue operation is underway for a man believed to have drowned in a river near SK Nangga Wak here today (Aug 3). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted to the incident at 11.45am and immediately dispatched a team to the scene. “The victim, identified as Muhamad Ikram Imran, […]
Search continues for missing woman
SARIKEI: A search and rescue operation is in progress for Lenya Sigat, a 62-year-old woman who went missing near Sungai Baron, here. Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) launched the operation on Thursday (June 6), after receiving a report from the police. “The woman’s sibling, upon noticing her absence from their home on Thursday afternoon, […]
Search continues for missing 52-year-old
KUCHING: Search and rescue (SAR) efforts entered the fifth day om Friday for a 52-year old man reported missing near Rh Suyong Stumbin, Sri Aman. A spokesperson for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that two teams were divided to search for the man, identified as Sebeli Paying. “Two teams were tasked with […]