TANJUNG MANIS, Oct 31: A 51-year-old man who was feared to have fallen from a vessel here was found dead on the third day of a search and rescue (SAR) operation today.
According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim, identified as Mohd Yusuf Lingir Abdullah from Kampung Koran Empaneg in Serian, was found at about 3.20pm by members of the public and SAR personnel.
The victim was reported missing on Thursday (Oct 29) while carrying out repair work on a tugboat at the dockyard.
His co-workers reportedly noticed his disappearance at about 10am and searched his work area but could not find him.
