Two students of a private university were found drowned during a recreational outing at Sungai Chiling in Peretak, Kuala Kubu Bharu, near here today.
The two victims were identified as Shaik Rahim Khan Salauddin and Muhammad Arief Haiqal Azhan, both 21.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director, Datuk Norazam Khamis, said that on receiving a call at noon today, five personnel and a fire engine from the Kuala Kubu Bharu Fire and Rescue station were dispatched to the location, and arrived 20 minutes later.
“Upon arrival, one of the victims was already taken ashore by members of the public and was given breathing aid by the rescue team. “The second victim was located by the firefighters at 12.45 pm,” he said, adding that the bodies were sent to Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital for post-mortem. - Bernama