SAR continues for teen who disappeared in Batang Paloh
SARIKEI: A search and rescue (SAR) operation continued yesterday for a 17-year-old boy who went missing after diving into Sungai Batang Paloh near Tanjong Manis late Thursday.
According to a statement issued by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak Operations Centre, a report on the incident was received at 11.11pm.
A team of four firefighters from the Tanjung Manis station, led by Wan Umar Wan Alek, then went to the scene at Rumah Panjang Wun, Berkakong, about 37km from Tanjong Manis.
It is understood that at around 11pm, the victim, identified as Alex Rudy Ray Ali, was sitting on a jetty at Rumah Wun with two friends.
According to one of the friends, Alex suddenly dove into the river and then failed to surface.
His two friends jumped into the river after him to save him.
However, after they failed to locate Alex, the two decided to inform longhouse residents about the incident.