The rescue team transporting the body which was found at Pantai Belawai in Tanjung Manis on Feb 19, 2026. Photo: Bomba

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Feb 20: The 48-year-old man who was feared to have drowned while fishing at Pantai Belawai, Tanjung Manis, on Wednesday (Feb 18) was found dead today on the third day of the search and rescue (SAR) operation.

According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), at 9.48am, the victim was found about one kilometre from where he was last seen and was handed over to the police for further action.

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The victim, identified as Sabarudin Awang Kamarudin, was casting shrimp nets along the shoreline of Kampung Tepi Laut, Belawai.

According to a public witness, the victim struggled in the water and waved for help before disappearing beneath the surface without a life jacket.

The SAR operation was officially concluded at 10.30am. — DayakDaily