KUANTAN: A farm worker was found drowned near the mouth of Sungai Balok here today after he was reported missing while looking for mussels yesterday. Kuantan Police Chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the body of Leong Wai Seng, 57, from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, was found by villagers around 6.30 pm, some five kilometres from the river mouth, where he went missing.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the victim’s employer identified the body as that of Leong. A physical examination found no injuries on his body, indicating that there was no foul play involved. The victim’s body was subsequently sent to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for further examination and action.
It was reported that the victim, along with five others, including his employer, had gone to the location before he went down to the river mouth alone to look for mussels. He was reported missing thereafter, prompting a search effort that led to the discovery of his body by villagers.
