Three foreigners caught in water surge in Batang Kali


KUALA LUMPUR: Three Yemeni men experienced moments of panic after being trapped by a surge of water while bathing at Sungai Kedondong waterfall in Batang Kali near here on Sunday evening (May 3).

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations deputy director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said they received an emergency call at 4.12pm and reached the scene roughly 30 minutes later.

Ahmad Mukhlis said six rescuers and a fire engine from Kuala Kubu Bharu station were sent to the scene.

"Two were rescued by bystanders unharmed, while the third, trapped at the edge of a three-metre drop, injured his hand but was rescued by firefighters," he said in Monday's statement (May 4).

All victims were handed over to health ministry officials for further treatment. – Bernama

 

 

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