KOTA BELUD: A 10-year-old girl, who was reported missing while swimming at a river in Kampung Piasau here yesterday, was found drowned this morning.
The body of Lysbet Tom Jones was discovered by the search and rescue (SAR) team, with the help of villagers, 600 metres from where she was last seen at 8.36am.
Kota Belud Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Muhammad Syazwan Latun said the second day of the SAR operation started at 8.10am.
"The body of the girl been handed over to the police for further action," he said, adding that the SAR operation ended at 9.40am.
Lysbet was believed to have gone missing while swimming in the river with several friends.
A SAR operation was activated yesterday after the Kota Belud Fire and Rescue Station was alerted to the incident.
The SAR operation was assisted by the police, the Health Ministry, the Civil Defence Force, Rela and villagers.