SHAH ALAM, April 5 — An elderly man in a wheelchair was found drowned in Sungai Kampung Kuantan, Kuala Selangor, today, three days after he was reported missing after falling into the river.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) deputy director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the body of the 63-year-old man was discovered at about 8.30am by a member of the public near the Batu Tujuh Setengah jetty.

“The victim was found 5.5km from the location where he is believed to have fallen. The incident was reported at 9.09pm on April 3,” he said in a statement.

Ahmad Mukhlis added that the body had been handed over to the police for further investigation.