JOHOR BARU: The physique of an aged man was discovered floating below a bridge close to Jalan Dato Onn, Bandar Johor Baru right here on Thursday (Nov 4).
Larkin Hearth and Rescue Division operations commander senior officer Haizrul Rahmad stated that the division obtained a name on the case at 11.57pm on Thursday.
“The physique was floating about 5m below a bridge and the rescue workforce used a rope to carry the physique up.
“No identification paperwork have been discovered on the physique and it has been handed over to the police for additional motion,” he stated in a press release right here on Friday (Nov 5).
He added {that a} whole of seven personnel have been deployed to the scene together with one hearth truck.
In the meantime, Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat had confirmed the report over the case and stated that investigations are nonetheless ongoing.
“The identification of the sufferer continues to be being investigated and we’re nonetheless ready for the submit mortem report. The physique was discovered by individuals who have been fishing close to Pantai Lido,” he stated, including that the case is being investigated as a Sudden Demise Report (SDR).
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