Batang Kali landslide: Bodies found in embrace a painful memory for rescue personnel

BATANG KALI: The recovery of the body of a mother embracing her three-year-old daughter buried under a pile of mud in the landslide here on Friday (Dec 16) was a painful memory for Senior Fire Officer Shahari Shamsuddin.

Shahari, 47, who was among the first rescuers to find the bodies of the mother and child, said it was one of the most unforgettable experiences during his 23 years of service in the Fire and Rescue Department.