IPOH: A 43-year-old man drowned in a mining pond near Kampung Dato Ahmad Said 3 in Manjoi on Friday (Aug 8) night.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station launched a search operation with the assistance of 12 police personnel.
“At 7.26am on Saturday (Aug 9), the victim was found floating about 5m from the bank during surface search operations using a boat,” he said.
He added that firemen retrieved the body with a stretcher before handing it to the police for further action.
Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, go to www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers and operating hours, or email sam@befrienders.org.my
