SABAK BERNAM: The bodies of a couple were found floating in an irrigation canal at Parit 9, this morning.
The victims, a 20-year-old man and an 18-year old woman were believed to have drowned after the rider lost control of the motorcycle.
It crashed into the irrigation canal yesterday without anyone's knowledge.
A security guard from Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Bahagia Parit 9, noticed an overpowering smell and spotted their bodies floating in the canal located in front of the school.
The Sungai Besar Fire and Rescue Department brought the victims' bodies to the banks at about 9am and handed over to the police for further action.