Beach Tragedy: Two Siblings Drown in Mersing

Tragedy Strikes Mersing Beach: Two Siblings Drown During Family Outing A family outing to Pulau Mentigi beach in Mersing, Johor, took a devastating turn on June 3, 2025, when two siblings tragically drowned. The incident unfolded during school holidays, turning a day of joy into unimaginable grief. According to the Malaysian Maritime Zone Mersing Commander, Commander Maritime Suhaizan Saad, the first victim, 15-year-old Nur Awatif Udaimah Mohamad Islam, was discovered by local community members around 4:30 PM. The second victim, 13-year-old Ahmad Uwais Al-Qarni, was found approximately two hours later, around 6:30 PM. "We received information about the incident from the Malaysian Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Johor," Commander Saad stated. Following the reports, a swift search and rescue operation was launched, deploying boat assets to the location. The video shows the bodies being retrieved from the water and transported to the jetty. The emotional distress of the family is palpable, a stark contrast to the initial joy of their day. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and supervision, especially during family outings.