IPOH, March 24 (Bernama) -- A three-year-old girl has died after being found unconscious in a drainage pond near her home in Simpang 4 Permatang Pelandok, Teluk Intan, yesterday.
Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said the incident was reported to police at around 9.24 pm.
“Initial investigations indicate the incident happened around 7 pm, when the child was found unconscious in the pond.
“The child was taken to Teluk Intan Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead,” he said in a statement today.
He said an inspection of the site found the pond had no safety features, such as barriers or covers, and was estimated to be around four feet deep.
“At the time, the family was tidying up after an event when they noticed the child was missing.
“So far, no criminal activity has been detected, and investigations are continuing, including awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death,” he said.
Chua urged parents and guardians to closely supervise children in high-risk areas such as ponds, drains, and ditches, and called for barriers or safety fences to prevent similar incidents.
The case has been classified under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
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