KUCHING: The search operation for a villager who fell into the sea while searching for crabs at Pasir Ambal, Kampung Serpan Laut in Asajaya, Samarahan, entered its eigth day yesterday, with the area of search extended to 1 kilometre radius from the river to the sea, according to the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).
A Bomba spokesman said the operation started at 8.30am yesterday and as at 12.30pm, members of the search and rescue (SAR) team had yet to find any trace of Lembong Pin, aged 75.
The team of 24 comprised members of Rela, Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team of Malaysia (STORM), Multi-Skill Team (MUST), police and villagers.
On August 15, Lembong Pin, from Kampung Serpan Laut, had gone to the sea to look for some crabs at night. He was last seen at 1.00am on August 16.
A person’s missing report was lodged later that day (August 16) after villagers found his shirt and boat at Pasir Ambal.
