KUCHING: The body of the last victim who was reported missing in the boat-sinking tragedy in Sungai Kayan, Lundu, about 72km from here, has been found.
A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson said the body of Alasma Jithil, 14, was found floating about 100m from the scene near Kampung Selampit yesterday morning.
“The body was found by villagers, then taken by Sarawak Coast Guard members at 6.40am and handed over to the police for further action before being taken to Lundu Hospital,” he said, Bernama reported.
He added that with the discovery of the third body, the search-and-rescue operation at the river jetty has ended.
On Wednesday, the body of Vilkie Wilson, 15, was found floating about 10m from the Fire and Rescue Control Post at 11.58am, while the body of Helena Fasha Petrus, 17, was found floating 1km from the scene of the incident at 5.30pm.
In the 6.10am incident on Tuesday, a boat carrying 20 people sank in Sungai Kayan with 17 victims rescued, while three victims were reported missing.
