Nine families rescued from water surge in Kapit

KAPIT: Nine families from Bintulu who were camping along Sungai Yong here faced anxious moments when they were caught up in a water surge phenomenon on Sunday (Feb 11) night.

Fire and Rescue Department Sibu Zone chief Senior Fire Superintendent Andy Allie said the Kapit Fire and Rescue Station received a distress call at 8.32 pm and dispatched an eight-member team equipped with logistics to rescue 41 victims at the scene.