Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “Sg Lemujan drowning incident”
2. “Tragic discovery of missing 13-year-old boy”
Tragedy struck in Bintangor as a 13-year-old boy, Vincent Tiong Meng Wei, drowned in Sungai Lemujan. The boy’s body was discovered by the public downstream from where he was last seen, ending the search and rescue operation. The incident occurred near Rh Thomas Liman Lempa Ampu, Jalan Wak Pakan, with the river located just 200 feet from the longhouse. The boy’s family heard his screams and rushed to the scene, only finding his slippers drifting in the water. Bintangor firefighters, police, and the Civil Defence Force were called to the scene to assist in the tragic situation.
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Tragic Incident in Bintangor
BINTANGOR: A heartbreaking tragedy struck the small town of Bintangor when a 13-year-old boy, Vincent Tiong Meng Wei, fell into Sungai Lemujan near Rh Thomas Liman Lempa Ampu, Jalan Wak Pakan. The incident occurred on June 1, with the river located just 200 feet from the longhouse.
Desperate Search for the Boy
It was a harrowing moment for Vincent’s family when they heard his screams coming from the direction of the river. They immediately rushed to the scene and began searching for the boy. Sadly, all they found were his slippers drifting not far from where he was last seen.
Discovery of the Victim
After an exhaustive search effort by the family and authorities, Vincent’s body was discovered by the public at 8.40 am the next morning, approximately 50 metres downstream from where he was last seen. His body was then handed over to the police for further investigation.
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End of the Search and Rescue Operation
Following the discovery of Vincent’s body, the search and rescue operation officially came to an end at 8.50 am. The Bintangor firefighters, police, and Civil Defence Force (APM) had tirelessly worked together to locate the missing boy.
Community Response
The entire community of Bintangor was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of young Vincent. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety, especially for children living near rivers or bodies of water.
Conclusion
As the town of Bintangor mourns the loss of Vincent Tiong Meng Wei, it is crucial for families to be vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent similar accidents in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vincent’s family during this difficult time.