Teen Drowns in Jeli River

An emergency call was logged at 7.04 pm after a teenage boy slipped into the river at Jeli and was later found drowned. Within minutes, ten police officers and fire‑fighters were dispatched to the scene, but despite their swift response the youngster could not be rescued. The incident underscores the dangers of unsupervised water play, especially near fast‑flowing rivers. Local authorities have been urged to review safety measures along the riverbank.

Reminds families to supervise children near rivers, especially at dusk, and may prompt local safety checks.

The tragedy highlights the broader risk of water‑related accidents in rural Malaysia, urging communities and officials to improve signage, barriers and public awareness to prevent similar losses in the future.