Malaysia boat capsize: Bodies of last two victims found
Malaysia boat capsize: Bodies of last two victims found
PORT KLANG, Selangor - Rescuers on June 8 found the bodies of a married couple who went missing after their boat capsized at sea in Malaysia on June 6.
The remains of Mr Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife Careen Man, 29, were discovered 200m apart at 0.1 nautical mile off Tanjung Harapan near Northport.
The search and rescue team, comprising five members from the maritime agency and six from the Fire and Rescue Department, found the couple's bodies at about 7.45am.
Their remains were sent to the forensic unit at the Shah Alam Hospital at about 8.50am.
Three bodies were earlier recovered in the tragedy that took place on the evening of June 6 at 0.3 nautical miles west of Tanjung Harapan.
The remains of three-year-old Darren Gan as well as Mr Cheu Son Hin, 50, and Mr Fong Yong Sen, 29, were found in the boat. Darren is the child of Mr Gan and Ms Man.
The sole survivor of the incident was Mr Alvin Chang Yan Qin, 17.
Initial investigations revealed that the boat, which was being test-driven, was operated by its owner at the time.
It was also believed that the victims were not wearing life-jackets when the incident happened. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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