DNA results of Long Lellang crash victims finally in, families set to receive remains
MIRI, Sept 12 — The DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) test results for the five victims of the Flying Doctor Service (FD...
The DNA analysis of the victims who perished in the BO-105 helicopter crash operated by Layang-Layang Aerospace near Long Lellang STOLport in Sarawak has been completed, and their remains will be handed over to their families today, announced Sarawak police commissioner Zainal Abdullah. The helicopter crashed near the end of the runway at around 3.40pm on September 8, resulting in the death of all five individuals on board.
Among the deceased are medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin and pilot Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, whose remains will be taken back to Negeri Sembilan and Kelantan, respectively. The families of the victims are preparing for funeral arrangements, with three of the victims already set to be laid to rest. Medical assistant Alexson Adit Henry will be buried at the Anglican Cemetery in Lambir, staff nurse Jessie Paya Jok at Taman Wang Lusut, and staff nurse Debra Moset at Kampung Semadang in Padawan, Kuching.
Post-mortem examinations and DNA tests were conducted at the forensic department of Miri Hospital, with the latter expected to be finalized today.
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