Two boys, 13 and 16, found dead after being swept away by strong currents in Sabah
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KENINGAU, Aug 23 — Two teenage boys who were reported missing after being swept away by strong currents in Sungai Pegalan, Kampung Bakti here yesterday, were found dead...
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The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre said the body of the first victim, Jasti Gomen, 16, was found at 10.34am, while the second victim, Khend Rommel Ponce Caceres, 13, was found at 3.55pm.
“The body of the first victim was found by the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) 50 metres from the place he was reported to have been swept away, while the second victim was found 80 metres away,” the Sabah JBPM said in a statement today.
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- Aug 23, 2026
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