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Pahang has experienced a total of 16 drowning fatalities this year, prompting public officials to urge caution when engaging in activities near rivers, waterfalls, and beaches. Assistant Director of Operations and Rescue at Pahang Fire and Rescue Department, Mohd Salahuddin Isa, emphasized the importance of following safety guidelines.

These include respecting warning signs and avoiding swimming in identified dangerous zones. Visitors must also remain alert to the dangers of water surge, especially in waterfalls, rapids, and rivers. As of now, there have been 16 drowning incidents that have resulted in 16 deaths across the state. Public safety is strongly advised, and individuals must comprehend the risks linked to recreational areas.

Mohd Salahuddin clarified that if someone seems to be drowning, the general public should not dive into the water themselves, unless they are trained in rescue techniques. Instead, assistance can be administered using the Reach, Throw, Row, Go strategy. This involves reaching out to the victim with a long object like a pole (Reach), throwing a flotation device (Throw), deploying a boat if possible (Row), or contacting emergency services via the 999 line to deploy the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) to the scene (Go).