Batang Kali landslide: Two bodies found locked in embrace


HULU SELANGOR: The bodies of a mother and child locked in an embrace have been found following the landslide at an organic farm and campsite here.

A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department said the two bodies were found at 4.30pm on Friday (Dec 16) near the riverside campsite.

"The bodies believed to be that of a mother and child were found hugging each other there.

"We believe the two were originally at either the hilltop or farm view area, and their bodies were carried by the landslide toward the riverside area," the spokesman said.

Meanwhile, Hulu Selangor OCPD Supt Suffian Abdullah said search and rescue personnel found another body at 5pm.

The body has yet to be identified and is in the process of being taken out of the area.

This brings the total death toll so far to 19, with the number of missing victims at 14 as at 5pm.

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