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[UPDATED]: Four teens missing, two rescued in Tanjung Lompat beach incident

KOTA TINGGI: Four 16-year-old teenagers remained missing while two others were rescued after they got into difficulty while swimming at Tanjung Lompat beach in Tanjung Balau, Penawar, here, this morning.

[UPDATED]: Four teens missing, two rescued in Tanjung Lompat beach incident

At least four teenagers are reported missing after a tragic incident at Tanjung Lompat beach in Tanjung Balau, Penawar, early on Tuesday morning. Initial reports indicate that six young swimmers encountered difficulties, but only two individuals were successfully rescued by members of the public before the arrival of emergency responders.

The unidentified victims have been identified as Alif Taqiudin, Haiman, Adib Rizqi, and Thaqif Rayyan, all 16-years-old. They were part of a larger group of 15 teenagers who had gone camping in the area the previous day. A comprehensive search and rescue operation is currently underway to locate the remaining missing youths.

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