Bomba recovers body of man from sea near Penang Bridge

GEORGE TOWN: The body of a man was found in the sea near the Penang Bridge here on Wednesday (Dec 29).

It is believed the victim, aged 58, got out of his car and jumped off the bridge at KM4.0 of the mainland-bound lanes.

Penang Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said they received a call from the public about the incident at 11.46am.

“A team of rescuers from Prai fire station led by operation officer Noor Sakila Said rushed to the scene,” he said in a statement.

The spokesman said the victim’s body was found at about 12.11pm by fishermen.

“The victim’s body will be handed over to the marine police for further action,” he said.

The operation ended at about 12.30pm.

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