A FISHERMAN is feared to have drowned after falling into the sea in Chendering, Terengganu, this morning.

In the 5.30am incident, the victim, T. Razali Wok, 74, from Kg Raja, Chendering, was believed to have fallen into the sea while returning from a squid-jigging trip with three friends, including the skipper.

Terengganu Maritime director Muhammad Suffi Ramli said Razali’s friends only realised he was missing about 1.9km from the Chendering base.

“Upon receiving the report, the Maritime Rescue Sub-Center (MRSC) activated a search and rescue operation using the Perkasa 1234 boat.

“Efforts to locate the victim are being actively carried out,” he said in a statement today.

Following the incident, Suffi advised the public, especially the seafaring community, to always wear a life jacket while out at sea. – Bernama, May 16, 2022.