Kuala terengganu: The body of a five-year-old boy feared drowned after being swept away by waves at Pantai Batu Rakit in Kuala Nerus last Friday was found at about 3 am today. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor reported that the body of Muhammad Zarif Hazahari was discovered by rescue teams washed up on the beach, approximately six kilometres from the scene of the incident.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the body of the fifth of six siblings was later retrieved by rescuers with the assistance of local residents following a two-day search and rescue operation. ACP Azli Mohd Noor advised the public to exercise caution and avoid approaching the sea or bodies of water during the ongoing Northeast Monsoon season.

Last Friday, Muhammad Zarif, who had gone for a walk with his aunt and two cousins, was reported missing after being swept away by waves while washing his feet at the beach in an incident at 6.43 pm.