A spokesman for the Sarawak fire and rescue department said the body of Helena Fasha Petrus, 17, was found about 1km from the fire and rescue control post in Kampung Selampit near the river.

According to the spokesman, the search and rescue operation has now shifted to locating Alasma Jithil, 14, the third victim who is still missing.

Earlier today, the body of Vilkie Wilson, 15, was found about 10m from the fire and rescue control post at 11.58am.

At 6.10am yesterday, a boat carrying 20 people capsized in Sungai Kayan. Seventeen victims managed to save themselves, while three others were reported missing.

Meanwhile, Alasma’s mother hoped her child’s body would be found soon.

“I hope the police and fire department can find my child, even though I know there is no hope for survival. What matters is that I see the body,” Mutiar Nyodieng, 50, said when met by reporters at the operations centre.

She said it was common for her youngest child to take a boat to school, her main mode of transportation, and she never imagined such an unfortunate incident would occur.

“It breaks my heart… what mother wouldn’t be devastated upon hearing that her child went missing while on a boat?” she said tearfully.