Body of woman found near helicopter debris site

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department has confirmed that the body of a woman was found this afternoon, near the site of the helicopter crash.

"Yes, the body of the woman was found at 12pm," state Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, Farhan Sufyan Borhan, said.

The body was uncovered near the site where debris from the crashed helicopter was found earlier, along Sungai Batang Lupar, Farhan told Malaysiakini.

As of now, the identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed.

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-Mkini