Two saved from drowning after boat capsizes off Teluk Batik

Rescue workers helping put one of the victims on a stretcher.

IPOH: Two people were brought to shore nearly drowned after the boat they were in capsized at Teluk Batik, in Lumut. According to Perak Fire and Rescue Department officer Mohammad Zamri Awang Long, there were a total of nine people aboard the boat when the incident occurred at 11.15am Monday (Aug 28).

"There were nine individuals, including two crew, on board the boat. When we arrived at the scene, the boat was in a capsized position.