A hiking trip in Pahang, Malaysia turned into a fatal escapade for Nawaz Marican, who was swept away by a column of water while attempting to cross Sungai Kuala Luis on Saturday.
The 43-year-old Singaporean had been part of a 25-member team scaling the 2,187m Mount Tahan, Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peak and one of its toughest treks. He was struck by the water column while crossing the river about 5pm, New Straits Times reported.
His team members alerted the police before executing a search and rescue operation with the assistance of firemen and tour guides. It was around 7.30pm that his body was found five kilometres away from where he was last seen, and the body was send to Hospital Kuala Lipis for post mortem.
The Singapore embassy was informed of Nawaz’s death and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are assisting the family.
