Two teenagers feared drowned in Desaru

Two teenagers are feared to have drowned at Desaru beach here. Bandar Penawar Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Faizal Ahmad said the department received a distress call at around 12.35am, Saturday. A fire engine with five firemen was deployed to the scene and arrived at the beach some 10 minutes later. Faizal said a search and rescue (SAR) operation was quickly initiated for the two missing boys, both aged 15. The search was temporarily halted at around 1pm due to rough sea conditions and resumed again at around 1.38am