Firefighters rescue man from vehicle swept away by strong currents in Kota Marudu river


Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.

KOTA KINABALU: A man in Kota Marudu was successfully rescued by firefighters after the vehicle he was driving got carried away by strong currents in a river there on Friday (Jan 10).

No further details were obtained on the victim, who managed to make his way on top of the four-wheel-drive while awaiting rescue and is reported to be in good condition after firefighters used a rope to bring him to safety.

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