Jet ski operator missing in Langkawi found dead

The body of a missing water sports operator has been found in Langkawi, Malaysia, approximately 100 meters from where he was last seen. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Arash Nashran Abdul Maser, worked as a jet ski operator near Pantai Tengah.

According to Langkawi District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Azhar Nuruddin, the body was discovered by individuals on a jet ski around 6 p.m. on Friday. The discovery was reported to the fire department, and health officials confirmed the death before the operation concluded about an hour later.

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The information on the discovery of the body was relayed to the fire department and confirmation of death was made by Ministry of Health (KKM) staff before the operation concluded about an hour later.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday when a jet ski was seen moving on its own. Arash Nashran Abdul Maser had reportedly fallen into the sea while attempting to secure a drifting jet ski. He is believed to have been not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.

Eyewitnesses reported that the waves were excessively strong during the incident, which may have caused the victim to be swept away and lost from view.

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The identity of the body was confirmed as Arash Nashran Abdul Maser, aged 23, who worked as a jet ski operator.