Sea search for missing tourists and boatman continues


Survivors being treated upon their arrival in Kota Kinabalu. - Bernama pic

KOTA KINABALU: Rescuers are still searching for five missing Chinese tourists and a local boatman who were among 31 people who fell into the sea when their catamaran sank on the way to Mengalum Island.

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency public relations officer Maritime Lt Awil Kamsari said the rescue operation, which also included the navy and marine police, continued at about 7am Monday.

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