Two brothers died in a tragic swimming accident at Batu Berangkai waterfalls in Perak yesterday.
The brothers, from Taman Sentosa, Klang were identified as N. Yogen, 22, and N. Kannan, 23, the New Straits Times reports.
District police chief Superintendent Ng Kong Soon told the daily that the incident happened around 6pm when Yogen experienced trouble trying to stay afloat. Rushing to his aid, Kannan jumped into the water, only for both brothers to end up dragged beneath by strong currents.
Fishermen managed to find their bodies at 7pm, he was quoted as saying, adding that the brothers and several friends had gone to the waterfall after an engagement ceremony.
