TWO children from Rumah Panjang Ekaw, Nanga Sungai Semawang, Kapit, who were reported to have been swept away by the current while bathing in a river with other family members two days ago, were found drowned today.

A spokesman at the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre said family members found the bodies of nine-year-old Damien Dashlley Sedan Donny and Chelsea Charity Darrie Ricky, 10, in Batang Rajang.

He said police informed the Kapit Fire and Rescue Station on the discovery of the bodies at 7.30am today.

“Damien was found about 20m from the Ekaw Longhouse, while Chelsea was found about 20km away from the longhouse.

“Their bodies have been handed over to the police,” he said.

In the incident on Tuesday, the two children were bathing with their family members in Nanga Sungai Semawang, Kapit, when they were swept away by the river current. – Bernama, June 2, 2022.