Strong current nearly turns family of five's outing into a tragedy

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Strong current nearly turns family of five's outing into a tragedy
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KOTA KINABALU: A family of five’s short getaway almost turned tragic when they nearly drowned while swimming in the sea at a resort in Karambunai near here on Friday (Nov 5).

It is learnt that strong currents had pulled the five people further out into the sea, away from the shore.

Nearby beach goers as well as resort staff who saw the incident, had rushed to their aid and brought them back to safety. Tuaran Fire and Rescue Department chief Abdul Qawie Abdul Gapar said their team of rescuers was despatched to the scene following a distress call at about 9.01am.He said the victims were given preliminary medical examinations before three of them were taken to the Tuaran hospital for further checkup.The firemen ended their operations at 10.15am.

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