Water surge: 19 individuals stranded at Perak's Risda eco park safe


Perak JBPM pictures.

IPOH: Nineteen individuals who were stranded following a water surge incident at Risda Eco Park Kampung Ulu Slim are safe, according to the Perak Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

State JBPM assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said that due to a collapsed bridge, Fire Department personnel were unable to reach the scene. Consequently, the rescue operation continued in standby mode on the opposite side of the bridge, which is about 800 meters from the recreation centre.

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