6-year-old boy found half-submerged in river after man used drone to help in search
A six-year-old boy who had been missing for 25 hours in Batu Kawa, Kuching, Sarawak, was found safe, thanks to a drone pilot who assisted in the search.
According to TV Sarawak, the boy named Enrique went missing on Sunday (24 Aug) at around 4.15pm. His family quickly noticed his absence and filed a police report.
Source: TV Sarawak
A massive search operation was launched by several agencies, including Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), the K9 unit, APM, RELA, and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), covering both land and river areas.
Drone aids in locating missing boy
At the request of a friend, the drone pilot, Mr Cai, arrived around 4pm to assist. After introducing himself to Enrique’s family, he launched his drone to help with the search.
Flying over a small river near a bridge, Mr Cai initially struggled with thick vegetation blocking the drone’s camera. But as he redirected upstream, the drone picked up a white shadow.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
Upon lowering the drone to a closer view, he discovered Enrique, half-submerged in the river and waving at the drone through vines, according to Sin Chew Daily.
The search and rescue operation was officially concluded at 5.50pm after Enrique’s safe discovery.
Child found shaken but unharmed
Mr Cai immediately alerted the family, who rushed to the location.
After Enrique was rescued from the river, he was handed over to his grandfather, who carried him to his mother.
Though soaked and scratched, Enrique was conscious and unharmed.
Mr Cai reflected on the moment, calling the discovery a “matter of destiny.” He added he never expected to be the one to find the boy but was grateful for the outcome.
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Featured image adapted from TV Sarawak and Sin Chew Daily.
