13-Year-Old Drowns at Malaysian Beach: Community Mourns Loss

Tragedy Strikes Mukah Beach: 13-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Kuala Oya A 13-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic drowning incident at Kuala Oya beach in Mukah, Sarawak, Malaysia, on Tuesday evening. Amar Amzar Musa was reported missing while swimming. Local residents, participating in the search, found his body and immediately contacted emergency services. The Fire and Rescue Department arrived at the scene at approximately 6:42 PM. "We received a call about the emergency at 6:18 PM," a spokesperson from the Mukah Fire and Rescue Department stated. "Upon arrival, we confirmed the body had been recovered by local villagers." The boy's body was discovered about 500 meters from where he was last seen. This highlights the importance of adult supervision around water. The incident serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers of swimming unsupervised, especially in unfamiliar areas. The community expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of young Amar.