LABUAN : At was a shocking
experience for Member of Parliament Datuk Haji Yussof Mahal and several others
when the speedboat they were on board developed a leak, causing water to gush
into the boat, Friday evening.
The boat tilted on its side
and gradually overturned. The MP and the other passengers managed to stay
afloat using lifejackets provided by the skipper.
All of them were fished out
of the water by a passing vessel and others.
No one appeared to be injured
but all were visibly shaken when they were brought to the Marina. The
overturned speedboat was also towed to the marina.
According to a witness the
incident occurred at about 5.30pm and lasted about half an hour.
The boat with the passengers
was speeding out of the Marina and was entering the high seas when the mishap
occurred.
It was noticed by many other
seamen. It was learnt that the MP and others were heading to Menumbuk en route
to Kota Kinabalu to attend a functions.
The boat is owned by Labuan
Cooperation (LC) of which the MP is the Chairman. However, he could not be
contracted for comments.
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