JOHOR BAHRU, April 5: A one-minute-and-36-second video on the Facebook page Lanun Selatan showed a boy being carried away by currents in a monsoon drain. Netizens criticised it for lacking humanity.
Johor police confirmed that a 10-year-old boy, who was swept away by strong currents after falling into a drain at Taman Kota Masai, Pasir Gudang, was rescued by passersby.
The video ignited widespread criticism of the individual who filmed the incident without stepping in to help, with many condemning the act as prioritising the wrong things and lacking humanity.
Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said: “The boy and his friend were heading to his uncle’s house after Friday prayers when he slipped and fell into the drain. He was swept away by fast-moving currents due to heavy rain.”
Passersby rescued the boy about 100 meters from where he fell. The boy suffered minor scrapes to his knees and elbows.
Mohd Sohaimi urged parents and guardians to supervise their children, especially during the rainy season, and avoid risky outdoor activities.
— BERNAMA