Rescues launched for two men missing in Penang seas in separate incidents

Rescues launched for two men missing in Penang seas in separate incidents

GEORGE TOWN: The authorities are involved in two separate search and rescue (SAR) operations after two men were reported to have fallen into the sea in separate incidents on the Penang Bridge and in Butterworth today.

Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) John Sagun Francis said, in the latest incident, a man is feared drowned after reportedly falling from Km4 of the Penang Bridge, heading towards Prai, at 8.22pm.

He said a seven-member team from the Prai fire station arrived at the scene 10 minutes later.

“When firefighters arrived, the victim had already fallen into the waters below,” he said in a statement.

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No identification documents were found at the scene, and the victim has yet to be identified.

Earlier, another man was reported missing after falling into the sea at the inner wharf in Butterworth at 1.41pm.

John said a team from the Butterworth fire station, assisted by the Bagan Jermal station, was despatched and arrived at 1.48pm.

“Police informed the firefighters that a man had fallen into the water.

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“A Yamaha LC V8 motorcycle and a mobile phone were found abandoned at the location.

“The Civil Defence Force and marine police teams later joined the search,” he said in a separate statement.

The SAR operation has been suspended due to poor visibility, bad weather and rough seas.

The operation will resume at 8am tomorrow.

John said the victim is believed to be a 46-year-old man, but his identity has not been confirmed.

Rescues launched for two men missing in Penang seas in separate incidents

Rescues launched for two men missing in Penang seas in separate incidents

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