Fireman passes out while trying to save flood victim in Melaka

MELAKA (Bernama): A Melaka Tengah Fire and Rescue Department officer lost consciousness during a flood rescue operation at Kampung Sungai Putat in Ayer Keroh here at about 5.30pm Wednesday (Oct 20).

Melaka Fire and Rescue Department director Abu Bakar Katain identified the fireman as Mohd Diya Che Jusoh, 46.