Fire Dept launches search after four teenage boys feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Johor

An unfortunate camping excursion for 15 teenagers turned tragic at Tanjung Lompat Beach, Tanjung Balau, Penawar, Kota Tinggi, yesterday. Four young campers, Alif Taqiudin, Mohd Haiman, Adib Rizqi, and Thaqif Rayyan, are feared drowned, while two others survived. The incident unfolded during the school holidays when the group was enjoying their break.

The search and rescue mission for the missing victims is ongoing. Operations Commander from the Penawar Fire and Rescue Station, Senior Fire Officer I Muhammad Adib Tarmuzi, received the distress call at 6.19 pm, initiating the rescue efforts. The beach is located 9 kilometres away from the Penawar Fire and Rescue Station.

In his statement today, Senior Fire Officer I Muhammad Adib Tarmuzi reported that initial information from the public suggested six victims were out in the sea. However, two teenagers were successfully rescued by the public. All four victims are 16-year-old teenagers who participated in the camping activity at the beach. The search for the missing individuals continues.