Final victim found, four‑day search ends in Kota Tinggi drowning tragedy

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 5 — The last victim, Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian, who was reported missing in a drowning incident at Pantai Tanjung Lompat, Kota Tinggi, was found at 3.05pm today.

Acting Tanjung Sedili Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohd Najib Sam said the victim’s body was found by the public about 3.1 nautical miles from the incident location.

“The identity of the victim has also been confirmed by the next of kin,” he said in a statement.

Mohd Najib said the discovery ended the four-day search and rescue (SAR) operation coordinated by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

He expressed condolences to all the victims’ families while also expressing appreciation to all the agencies involved in the operation.

“Throughout the four-day operation, all the agencies involved had shown high commitment by mobilising their personnel, assets, and expertise to ensure that the search efforts were carried out thoroughly,” he said.

He said appreciation is also given to the maritime community, especially fishermen, boat operators, and the public who assisted the operation team by providing information and monitoring the waters.

On Wednesday, the fire department received an emergency call at 8.19am regarding six 16-year-old boys who reportedly encountered difficulties while swimming.

Two of them were successfully rescued by the public, while four others were missing.

All four victims namely Muhammad Thaqif Rayyan Rumainoor, Alif Taqiuddin Kamal Hasrul, Muhammad Adib Hafiy Kamal, and Mohamad Haiman Fitri Supian were subsequently found through the SAR operation. — Bernama