Two rescued, seven others swim ashore after boat capsizes in Pantai Teluk Batik


IPOH: Two people, including a 17-year-old disabled boy, were rescued while seven others, including two crew members, managed to swim ashore after the boat they were in capsized at Pantai Teluk Batik in Seri Manjung on Monday (Aug 28).

Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said they received a call at 10.58am about the incident, involving local tourists aged between three and 34, and reached the location at 11.15am.

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