More devastating news continues to befall families involved in the Genting Highlands landslide tragedy as rescuers uncover more bodies.
Earlier today (22 Dec), rescuers found four bodies, comprising two children and two adults. This brings the current death toll up to 30.
Three others remain missing and search efforts are ongoing to locate them.
On Thursday (22 Dec), Malaysia’s National Disaster Management Agency confirmed the discovery of four more bodies in the morning.
Source: Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara, Jabatan Perdana Menteri on Facebook
They extended their condolences to the families of the deceased and updated that three more people remain missing.
Meanwhile, the Selangor Fire & Rescue Department revealed details about the victims.
According to them, the four new bodies include a young girl, a young boy, a woman, and a man.
It’s unclear what their ages are and whether they have any familial relations.
With the latest development, the figures as of 11.50am today (22 Dec) are as follows:
Those who passed were 10 young children and 20 men and women.
Rescuers will continue to search for the missing three, as the operation enters its seventh day.
MS News extends our condolences to the victims’ loved ones. May the deceased rest in peace.
We also wish the search and rescue teams the best as they navigate the heartbreaking scene. May they help bring the families closure.
This is developing news. We’ll update the article when more information is available.
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Featured image adapted from Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara, Jabatan Perdana Menteri on Facebook.
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