Quick thinking saves French couple lost during hike at Rainforest Discovery Centre


KOTA KINABALU: A French couple trekking through Sabah’s gateway to Borneo’s rainforest wonders became trapped for nearly two hours after losing their way.

But a quick distress call to the emergency number 999, which connected them to the Sandakan Fire and Rescue Services Department, successfully located and rescued the husband and wife, Santarelli Antolne Pierre and Girodet Charlene, both aged 36.

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