Elderly man feared drowned after falling into drainage ditch near home

An 83-year-old man is feared to have drowned in Kampung Padang Tengah, Tikam Batu. Emergency services were alerted after Mohamad Khalid @ Halim Salleh reportedly fell into a drainage ditch near his home early this morning. The first call for help came in at 8.55 am. Firefighters and officers from the Tikam Batu Fire and Rescue Station quickly launched search-and-rescue efforts. The ditch where the victim is believed to have fallen lies just 30 metres from his house.

Divers entered the water at 10.44 am to search the area. Teams are also scouring the riverbank for any signs of the missing man. The Water Rescue Team and the Royal Malaysia Police K9 unit have since joined the operation to assist with the search. Authorities remain focused on locating Mohamad Khalid as the operation continues.

The search involves multiple agencies, including firefighters, police, and specialist rescue teams. Efforts are ongoing along the river and surrounding areas. Further updates will depend on the outcome of the operation.