Two men drown in river near Tanjung Rambutan

IPOH experienced a tragic incident today when two men lost their lives in the river near Tanjung Rambutan. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 2.55pm regarding the need to retrieve the victims. Firefighters from the Tambun Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene by 3.28pm, finding police personnel already present.

The two men were discovered unconscious near the river, approximately 600 meters from the access point. Reaching them required the firefighters to trek through the jungle. Using stretchers and personal flotation devices, the firefighters successfully retrieved the men. The victims were transported across the river and handed over to the Health Ministry personnel, who confirmed their demise.

The bodies were subsequently transferred to the police for further procedures. The operation, involving eight firefighters, a fire rescue tender, an emergency medical rescue services vehicle, and five police personnel along with six Health Ministry personnel, concluded at 5.05pm.