Bera police chief Zulkiflee Nazir said the body of Sakirah Akop, 31, was found floating about 2.5km from where the car had plunged into the river on Monday.

Bernama reported him as saying police were informed about the discovery of the body at 8.12am by joggers.

The body was taken to Bera Hospital’s forensic unit for further action.

The woman had been sitting in the car with her baby while her husband was fishing nearby when suddenly, the vehicle began moving towards the river.

Her husband managed to save their baby, but she was swept away by the strong current while trying to save herself.

A Pahang fire and rescue department spokesman said they received an emergency call at 1.58pm and that a team from the Triang fire and rescue station was dispatched to the scene.