PETALING JAYA: The body of a man who went missing when fishing four days ago was today found washed up on a beach about 71km away.
Saimin Ongit’s body was discovered this afternoon by members of the public on the shore of a beach in Kampung Sangkabok, in Papar, Berita Harian reported.
Saimin, 60, was reported missing on Monday after his boat capsized while he was fishing with a friend in the Pantai Manis area in Papar, Sabah.
His friend was found safe, and a search and rescue operation was launched to locate Saimin.
Papar fire and rescue station chief Rozlan Osman said Saimin’s body was handed over to the police for further action.