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KUCHING: The body of the last victim who was reported missing in the boat tragedy in Sungai Kayan, Lundu, about 72 km from here on Tuesday, was found at 6.38am today.
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A spokesman for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said the body of Alasma Jithil, 14, was found floating about 100m from the scene near Kampung Selampit.
“The body found by villagers was then taken by members of the Sarawak Coast Guard at 6.40am and handed over to the police for further action before being taken to Lundu Hospital,” he said.
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He said with the discovery of the third body, the search and rescue operation (SAR) at the river jetty has ended.