From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
SAR Operation for Missing Anglers Ends with No New Leads
Malaysian search and rescue operation for missing anglers near Pulau Ketam concludes after six days with no new leads.
In brief
Malaysian search and rescue operation for missing anglers near Pulau Ketam concludes after six days with no new leads. The SAR operation for missing anglers at One Fathom Bank near Pulau Ketam ended after six days with four anglers found safe, two deceased, and one still missing. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
SAR Operation Terminated
The search and rescue operation for anglers reported missing at One Fathom Bank near Pulau Ketam since last Monday was terminated after six days with no new leads or discoveries.
Four Found Safe, Two Deceased
Four anglers were found safe, two were found deceased, and one remains missing after the SAR operation.
SAR Coverage Area
The six-day operation covered a radius of 3,887 square nautical miles in the waters of Selangor and Perak.
MMEA Continues Patrolling
MMEA will continue routine patrols and has urged local communities to report any new information regarding the missing angler.
SAR Assets Used
The SAR operation utilized assets including Maritime Ships (KM) Nusa and Tugau, a CL415MP aircraft, and an RH33 patrol boat from the Marine Police Force.
Missing Angler Status
Another missing angler, Raja Mohd Rozi Raja Mahamud, 49, has yet to be found after the SAR operation ended.
What it means
The SAR operation for missing anglers at One Fathom Bank near Pulau Ketam ended after six days with four anglers found safe, two deceased, and one still missing.
