Tragedy on the Batang Igan River: A Worker’s Drowning Incident
Background
SIBU: A tragic incident occurred in the Batang Igan River near Bungan Kecil in Mukah, approximately 160 kilometers from here, last Wednesday. A worker of a wiring company was thrown off a boat in an incident that has left the community in shock and grief.
Incident Details
According to a statement issued by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the worker, Saffuan Zaffarin, 30, was found drowned yesterday. The body was discovered at 7:36 pm, approximately one kilometer from where he was reported to have fallen.
How the Incident Occurred
The incident unfolded at 2 pm last Wednesday, when the boat Saffuan was riding in hit a driftwood while passing through the Bungan Kecil area, Batang Igan. It is believed that Saffuan was thrown off the boat as a result of the collision.
Aftermath
The body of Saffuan Zaffarin was handed over to the police for further action. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is conducting an investigation into the incident, and the police are working to identify the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
Reaction and Condolences
The community is mourning the loss of Saffuan Zaffarin, and condolences have been pouring in for his family and loved ones. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and many are left wondering how such a tragedy could have occurred.
Conclusion
The incident on the Batang Igan River is a sobering reminder of the risks and dangers that can arise in unexpected situations. Our thoughts are with Saffuan Zaffarin’s family and loved ones, and we hope that justice is served in this tragic event.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What happened to the boat that Saffuan was riding in?
A: The boat hit a driftwood while passing through the Bungan Kecil area, Batang Igan, resulting in Saffuan being thrown off the boat.
Q: How did the incident occur?
A: The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, but it is believed that the boat hit a driftwood, causing Saffuan to be thrown off.
Q: What is being done to investigate the incident?
A: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and the police are conducting investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Q: What is being done to support Saffuan’s family and loved ones?
A: The community is coming together to support Saffuan’s family and loved ones, and condolences have been pouring in for them.