Toddler found unconscious in pond dies

2026-03-24 - 12:41

Hilir Perak police chief Chua Kok Lian urged parents and guardians to closely supervise children in high-risk areas such as ponds, drains and ditches. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A three-year-old girl died after she was found unconscious in a drainage pond near her home in Simpang 4 Permatang Pelandok, Teluk Intan, Perak, yesterday. Hilir Perak police chief Chua Kok Lian said the incident was reported to police at around 9.24pm, after the child was found unconscious in the pond at about 7pm. “The child was taken to Teluk Intan Hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead,” Bernama reported him as saying. Chua said the pond had no safety features, such as barriers or covers, and was estimated to be about four feet deep. “At the time, the family was tidying up after an event when they noticed the child was missing. “No criminal activity has been detected so far, and investigations are ongoing, including waiting for