Rescue op still ongoing for man reported missing in Kota Tinggi sand mine


JOHOR BARU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing person is still ongoing at a sand mine in Felda Pasak, Kota Tinggi, about 48km from here.

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department said in a statement on Friday (Sept 24) that a 64-year old man was believed to have gone missing, while diving in a pond within the sand mine.

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