THE bodies of three family members who were reported missing in the floods and water surge phenomenon that hit Kampung Iboi, Kupang, Baling yesterday, were found by a rescue team this morning.

Salmah Mat Akib, 53, and her daughter-in-law, Nurul Anis Abu Hassan, 23, who was four months’ pregnant, were found embracing each other under a pile of logs.

Kedah Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon told a press conference at Kampung Iboi that the bodies were found about 100m from their house, which was washed away by floods.

She said the body of the third victim, Khairul Ikhwan Nor Azman, 14, who was Salmah’s son, was found not far from the location where of the two bodies were discovered earlier.

The bodies were handed over to the police for further action, she said. – Bernama, July 5, 2022.