Man feared drowned in Sungai Puchong

A man is feared drowned after he was swept away by strong currents while carrying out survey works at Sungai Puchong near Taman Angkasa, Puchong, today.

In the 11.28 am incident, the boat ferrying Ahmad Firdaus Muhammad, 24, from Jeli, Kelantan and a colleague was said to have broken down, causing the duo to swim to the river bank.

According to the victim's sister, Nor Asma Muhammad, 37, her brother's colleague managed to swim to safety but her brother was swept away by strong currents.

"I was informed that my brother managed to stand on a rock structure in the middle of the river but was swept away when attempting to swim again towards the riverbank," she said when met by Bernama at the scene.

The victim was reported to have just completed his aviation degree programme at Universiti Kuala Lumpur and his graduation ceremony is expected to take place this October.

Meanwhile, Bukit Jalil Fire Station chief Jalaluddin Abd Mubin said 20 personnel and two fire engines from Bukit Jalil and Sri Petaling stations as well as the Water Rescue Unit (PPDA) were rushed to the location.

"The tracker dog unit has also been deployed to trace the victim,” he said adding that so far the search and rescue operation covered a distance of up to 500 metres from the site the victim was reported to have fallen.

- Bernama