Tapir rescued after falling into drain


A file picture of a tapir that had wandered into a residential area previously.

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): The Terengganu Fire and Rescue Department rescued a tapir that had fallen into a drain at Kampung Kubang Lembek, Manir here on Saturday (Sept 14) night.

Kuala Terengganu Fire and Rescue Station operations head Senior Fire Officer II Junaidi Mohamad said six firemen together with an engine were rushed to the location of the incident after receiving a call at 11.49 pm.

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