A Boy Got Into a Shipping Container and Ended Up in Another Country

Most people will recall how thrilling it was to find a great hiding area while playing hide-and-seek. A boy named Fahim discovered an empty shipping container and achieved his goal. Yet, once inside, Fahim fell asleep by accident, resulting in a six-day trip from Bangladesh to Malaysia. Whoops.

A Shipping Container Hideout

The shipping container departed on January 11th and arrived in Malaysia on January 17th. During this time, Fahime was locked inside without any food or water. He was not discovered until a port employee heard knocking sounds coming from one shipping container. The shipment was inspected by several government organizations, including the Marine Police Force, the Malaysian Immigration Department, and the Klang District Health Department. The moment the boy was freed was captured on a video. It’s noticeable that the boy is confused and weak from a week without food or exposure to light.

Despite initial suspicions that Fahim was locked on purpose, an inquiry uncovered no proof of wrongdoing. Deputy Police Commissioner Cha Hong Fong stated that there was no foul play involved in this incident, except for the hide-and-seek game gone wrong. Fahim was reunited with his family after a visit to the hospital established that he was in stable condition. The Malaysian Minister of the Interior tweeted a series of updates on the situation.

Fahim Returned Safely

Dr. Artini from the Chow Kit Foundation called the minister’s office after the youngster got treatment at Tengku Ampuan Ranimah Hospital. The minister requested that he be placed under the care and supervision of the Care Center, which is run by the foundation. It’s a local non-profit that serves the needs of adolescents and children.

Fahim’s repatriation papers were organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which approached the High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Malaysia. Fahim returned home, and it’s quite unlikely that he will play hide-and-seek again for some time.