Missing man found dead after boat capsizes near Tanjung Manis

Rescuers transporting the body of the man who was found by members of the public approximately 8km from the Bomba control post at Tanjung Manis on Nov 3, 2026. Photo: Bomba
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By DayakDaily Team

TANJUNG MANIS, Nov 3: The 28-year-old man who went missing after the boat he was travelling in capsized due to strong currents near the Bangau River estuary in Kedang, Tanjung Manis, on Monday (Nov 2) was found dead today.

According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the body of the victim, Musliman Mohammad, was found by members of the public approximately 8km from the Bomba control post at 12.40pm.

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At 2.14pm, the body was transported to Belawai and handed over to the police for further action, and the operation was concluded at 4pm.

It was reported that the boat had capsized due to strong currents. Villagers rescued the boat operator and one passenger, while the victim went missing. — DayakDaily

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