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.

Seri Alam police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak verified a one-minute, 36-second viral video on the Facebook page Lanun Selatan, which showed the boy being carried away by the current.

“The boy and his friend were heading to...