How strong were the currents that swept victims away?

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The Strength of Currents in the Tenom Boat Capsize Incident Remains Undisclosed

Information regarding the specific strength or characteristics of the currents that swept victims away during the Tenom boat capsize incident is not detailed in the provided accounts. The incident, which occurred on September 22, involved a boat carrying four individuals overturning in Sungai Padas. While two passengers managed to reach safety, two others were carried away by what is described as strong currents.
Discovery of Victims

The body of Joseph Sayah, a 55-year-old man who had been missing since the incident, was discovered on September 25 by members of the public in Kampung Batu 64. Earlier, on Thursday, the body of a 12-year-old boy, another victim of the capsize, was also found by the public at Sungai Padas Batu 60.
Details of the Incident

The capsizing of the boat took place on a Wednesday in Sungai Padas. The vessel was carrying a total of four people when it overturned. Two individuals were able to swim to safety following the incident, while the remaining two were subsequently swept away by the prevailing strong currents.

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