ISKANDAR PUTERI: The body of a man who went missing while fishing for crabs in Kampung Simpang Arang here has been found.
Iskandar Puteri Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Shamsul Khomari Bakar said the victim, Wang Nad, in his 40s, was found at around 4pm on Friday (Jan 8).
On Thursday (Jan 7), a missing persons report was lodged at 8.48am. His remains were found near the mangrove forest of Sungai Karang, about 2km from where his boat was spotted earlier. The victim is believed to have drowned, he said.
A total of 28 firemen and 30 members of the public in 20 boats assisted the search and rescue operation.