SAR op for missing man in Gombak expanded to 8km radius

KUALA LUMPUR: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a man who went missing in Sungai Pisang at Batu 12, Gombak on Sunday (Feb 12) has been extended to an 8km radius from the scene.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis (pic) said the SAR team would focus its search on the water catchment area from the river.

"The operation involving 15 firefighters resumed at 8am. We hope the victim will be found soon,” he said when contacted on Tuesday (Feb 14).

In the incident, the victim and his friend were bathing in the river before being carried away by strong currents following heavy rain.

The friend was found stranded on the other side of the river.

A check at the scene found that police had cordoned off the area. – Bernama