Durian hunting trip turns tragic for couple after husband drowns in Baram River

By Stephen Then

Nation
Friday, 07 Dec 2018
1:40 AM MYT

MIRI: A couple's durian hunting trip along the Baram River turned tragic when a 55-year-old man drowned after their boat capsized on Friday (Dec 7) morning.

Miri Fire Chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said the body of Lian Ngau was recovered at 6.30am from the river at the Long Pilah settlement, about 100m from where the boat capsized.

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