HULU SELANGOR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The search and rescue (SAR) operation for three foreign men reported missing following a water surge incident at Sungai Luit near Sungai Pertak Picnic Site in Kuala Kubu Baharu continues with efforts focused on the Sungai Selangor Dam.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Ashrul Riezal Asbar said the surface search was being conducted using floodlights, drones and four boats.
"The floodlights will be switched on for 30 minutes to an hour before being turned off for an hour, with the cycle repeated throughout the night search operation," he told a press conference at the scene today.
In the incident at about 5.30 pm yesterday, eight people, comprising one Malaysian, one Yemeni, one Sri Lankan, one Nepalese and four Indian nationals, were reported missing after being swept away by strong currents.
Five victims were found drowned this morning, including Malaysian V. Vijayan, 36, Nepalese national Kapali, 49, and Indian national B. Kunjanmalayil, 35.
The remaining two victims have yet to be identified and are Indian and Sri Lankan men.
-- BERNAMA