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A tragic incident occurred in Kuala Lumpur when a father and two children drown during a weekend outing at Sungai Balak near Batang Kali on Sunday, May 5th.
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director, reported the bodies of father and two children drown were discovered at 1:35 pm on Sunday subsequent to a brief search initiated upon receipt of a distress call at 1:09 pm.
Upon receiving the news, a team of 12 personnel from Kuala Kubu Baru came to help. With the support from the Shah Alam and Port Klang water rescue teams, they quickly responded to this incident.
Initial reports identify the deceased as Arif Fadzil Abdul Saleh, 43, and his two children, Damia, 9, and Malik, 6. They were found about 30 meters from where they were last seen. And there were also no strong water currents during the incident.
The two children had trouble in the water, so their father tried to help, but unfortunately, it ended tragically.
How Red Rescue could lend a hand towards this situation?
As a result of this tragic incident. Red Rescue can play a pivotal role in preventing this situation happen in the future:
- Water Safety Education: Red Rescue could organize an educational programs and workshops focused on water safety to the communities. Targeting communities who are living near rivers and water bodies. With these initiatives we could raise awareness about the risks associated with swimming in natural waterways. Other than that, we could also emphasis the importance of supervision, particularly for children.
- Community Outreach: Red Rescue can engage with local residents through community outreach initiatives, such as door-to-door visits or community meetings. By directly interacting with residents, we can provide an advice on safe river activities, and highlight on potential hazards.
Let’s work together to prevent such tragic incidents and safeguard the lives of those dear to us. For more information, reach out to us on our website or visit our Facebook page.