Missing angler found drowned after three-day search in Sungai Pahang

TEMERLOH: An angler, Muhamed Hanifa Mammu, 47, who went missing after falling into Sungai Pahang while fishing on August 19, has been found drowned today. The remains of the victim were discovered at around 7:05 am, located approximately 150 meters from where he was last seen. The search and rescue operation, which had been ongoing for three days, concluded with the discovery of the remains.

This operation, spanning six firefighters, was initiated at 6:50 am and concluded less than 20 minutes later. The incident occurred around 11 pm on August 19, when the angler was fishing at the river. Villagers alerted the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department, prompting the deployment of firefighters from the Bukit Angin Fire and Rescue Station and divers from the department's underwater rescue team to aid in the search.