Tapah police chief Naim Asnawi said the body of the two-year-old victim was found at the Kampung Poh bridge, about 3km from the scene, while her elder sister, seven, was found 600m from the scene.

“Following the discovery of all the bodies, the incident command centre at SK Kampung Poh is now closed,” he told a press conference here today.

At about 4pm yesterday, a family of six, as well as their domestic helper, became trapped in a water surge during a picnic at Sungai Kenjur.

Four of the victims – a woman, her son and two daughters – were washed away by the strong current, while three others, including the helper, survived.

The body of the 37-year-old woman was found later in the afternoon, and the body of her four-year-old son was found at 9.45pm.

Naim said the picnic and recreational site would be closed to the public until the investigation is completed.

Meanwhile, Perak fire and rescue department director Sayani Saidon said the tragedy occurred due to weather conditions and strong currents.

“So, when there was a strong water surge and they were in the middle of the river, their ability to save themselves would have been minimal,” she said.

She advised the public to be cautious when engaging in recreational activities near rivers and water sources.

“With the unpredictable weather conditions, I advise the public to limit activities in such areas to avoid any unwanted incidents,” she said.