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Body of missing girl Nur Qaseh Deandra found 11km from fall site
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Body of missing girl Nur Qaseh Deandra found 11km from fall site

From Utusan Malaysia · (44m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The body of a missing 9-year-old girl, believed to be Nur Qaseh Deandra, was found approximately 11 kilometers from where she fell into a drain.
  • The discovery was made by the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) searching along the Langat River, and the operation has since been concluded.
  • The search, which entered its third day, involved the K9 unit and covered an extensive area along the river system.

The tragic discovery of Nur Qaseh Deandra's body brings a somber end to a widespread search operation. While the official search has concluded, the pain for her family and the community remains profound. The efforts of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Selangor, particularly the Water Rescue Team and the K9 unit, were extensive, covering a significant stretch of the river system in an attempt to find the missing child.

The victim was found around 12:17 PM today by members of the Water Rescue Team (PPDA) who were on a boat searching the Langat River.

— Wan Syariman Wan SallehHead of Zone 4, Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Selangor, confirming the discovery of the body.

The incident highlights the dangers present even in seemingly ordinary environments, as a fall into a drain led to this devastating outcome. The community's attention was fixed on the search, hoping for a different result. The recovery of the body, confirmed by the presence of her parents for identification, marks a moment of deep sorrow.

The victim's mother and father were present to identify the body at the location.

— Wan Syariman Wan SallehHead of Zone 4, Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Selangor, detailing the identification process.

This event serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact of sudden loss. The focus now shifts to supporting the grieving family as they come to terms with their unimaginable loss.

The search and rescue (SAR) operation has been terminated following the discovery.

— Wan Syariman Wan SallehHead of Zone 4, Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Selangor, announcing the conclusion of the operation.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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