GEORGE TOWN: The water currents off Macallum Street Ghaut where the dragon boat training was conducted was volatile due to the approaching full moon, an inquest heard Wednesday.
Indonesian Saiful Azhar, 49, who has worked and stayed on board a ship moored near the site of the tragedy for the past 11 years, testified he had personally experienced the unpredictable changes in climate and water currents.
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