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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
3 dead, including young child, after boat capsizes in Klang
Screenshot from a video that showed the capsized boat being towed to shore in Tanjong Harapan. PETALING JAYA : Three people, including a young child, were reported to have died in a boating accident in the waters near Tanjung Harapan, in Klang, Selangor, yesterday. According to an official from the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the victims were aged three to 50. Selangor MMEA director Abdul Muhaimin Salleh said in the 5pm incident, the boat carrying six passengers was believed to have lost control before it capsized. He added that a fishing vessel came to the rescue of the people on board but its crew only managed to save one person, with two more passengers still missing as of this morning. Muhaimin said the search for the two missing passengers is ongoing with fire and rescue personnel conducting diving operations, Bernama reported. He said the missing victims were identified as Gan Hon Tat, 32, and his wife, Careen Man, 29, both from Klang Utama, and that the three-year-old boy who died was their son, Darren. 'The other deceased victims were Cheu Son Hin, 50, and Fong Yong Sen, 29, a friend of the couple,' he said in a statement here today. 'The sole survivor is Alvin Chang, 17.' A video of the capsized boat being towed to the shore has since been widely circulated on social media.
CTV News
11-05-2025
- CTV News
Aerial footage shows boaters rescued after vessel capsizes off Australian coast
Three men rescued after boat capsized near Geelong, Victoria; only one was wearing a life jacket, police say. Three men rescued after boat capsized near Geelong, Victoria; only one was wearing a life jacket, police say. Newly released aerial footage shows the rescue of a trio of boaters after their vessel capsized along the Australian coast. Published Sunday by Storyful, the video from Victoria state police shows the men treading water and clinging precariously to the hull of their overturned boat off the coast near Barwon Heads, southwest of Melbourne. Police say the men, ranging in age from 29 to 41, launched from a nearby boat ramp on the morning of May 9, then encountered trouble on their journey back, roughly 12 hours later. 'After a day of fishing, the men were attempting to return to shore when their boat overturned,' a Victoria Police release reads. 'All three men, only one of which was wearing a life jacket, were thrown into the water.' According to the release, the boat's captain was able to contact a family member, who alerted emergency services. Shortly after, the police Air Wing unit spotted the boat and directed volunteers from Life Saving Victoria to their location. The video clip shows a second boat approaching the overboard crew and pulling them to safety before returning to shore. Victoria Police said the men were taken to hospital for observation, and that an investigation into the incident is ongoing. You can watch the aerial footage of the rescue in the player at the top of this article.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coast Guard rescues Florida boater after capsizing near Sunshine Skyway Bridge, officials say
The Brief A Florida boater was rescued by the Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew on Saturday morning. Officials said the man's 15-foot vessel capsized in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A Florida man was rescued by the Coast Guard after his boat capsized on Saturday morning in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, officials say. What we know The Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg boat crew said they received notification of the incident at 7:34 a.m. According to officials, the alert was relayed via a 911 transfer, indicating that St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office marine rescue teams were already on route to assist the distressed boater. Within a short timeframe, the crew said they located the individual and safely retrieved him from the water at 7:56 a.m. The boater had capsized from his 15-foot vessel. Reports suggest the man was then transferred to a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue vessel and subsequently transported to the Maximo Boat Ramp. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Authorities confirmed the owner of the capsized vessel is currently making arrangements for commercial salvage operations. What they're saying Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Catell, an operations unit controller at Sector St. Petersburg, emphasized the critical role of preparedness and interagency cooperation. "The fact that this mariner shared his float plan with his wife, coupled with the seamless coordination between our partner agencies, undoubtedly played a significant role in saving his life," he said. Dig deeper With National Safe Boating Week approaching, running from May 17 to May 23, this incident serves as a timely reminder for all boaters to prioritize safety. What you can do The Coast Guard strongly encourages everyone to review essential boating safety practices and adequately prepare for the upcoming boating season to ensure enjoyable and incident-free experiences on the water. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This information came from a press release provided by the United States Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay on May 10, 2025.
