Missing anglers: Two bodies recovered, six other rescued


BINTULU: Six more anglers who were reported missing after their boat sank in the waters off Mukah on Tuesday (Sept 20) night were found safe while two others were confirmed dead.

Bintulu Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Kapten Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the four anglers who were rescued, were found at about 8.40am on Thursday (Sept 22) by fishermen who were in the search area.

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