# Second body recovered in Pulau Ketam angler search

> Search finds second missing angler body off Pulau Ketam as rescue efforts continue
- Title: Second body recovered in Pulau Ketam angler search | Shortify
- Summary: Search finds second missing angler body off Pulau Ketam as rescue efforts continue Second body recovered from waters near Pulau Ketam after initial search…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/second-body-recovered-as-search-continues-for-missing-pulau-ketam-anglers/235574
- Published: 2026-09-17T20:24:31+00:00
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- Topics: pulau ketam, missing anglers, search and rescue, mmea, selangor, perak, mohd shahril, mohd ridzuan, news, world
## Second body found
Another angler body discovered off Hutan Melintang, Perak by local fishing boat at 4:26 pm

> The body, wearing a life jacket, will be brought ashore for identification
## First victim identified
Mohd Shahril Abd Rahman, 37, found yesterday near Pulau Ketam waters
## Family reactions
Uncle Khairul Muhidin says nephew Muhammad Ridzuan, 37, is resilient and wearing life jacket

> He might have held onto something or a container to stay afloat
## Survivors stable
Two relatives, Mohd Rizal and Muhd Hamiszar, treated in hospitals but remain traumatised

> Both are stable but remain traumatised by the ordeal
## Rescue timeline
Four anglers rescued second day of search; two remain missing
## Search operations
MMEA vessel KM Nusa conducts search two nautical miles from first victim location
## Family hope
Family remains hopeful Muhammad Ridzuan will be found safe despite dehydration concerns

> Our main concern is dehydration at sea
## Key takeaway

Second body recovered from waters near Pulau Ketam after initial search for missing anglers