IPOH: A 26-year-old Nepalese man was found hanging from a tree at the peak of Bukit Perak Cave Temple here.
The Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received a call about the incident at 1.33pm on Sunday (Sept 13)and arrived at the foot of the hill about 10 minutes later.
He said firefighters and the operation commander had to trek about 2km along a hilly trail to reach the location.
“The victim was found hanging from a tree on the hillside at the peak of Bukit Perak Cave Temple, Jalan Kuala Kangsar.
“Firefighters, assisted by police personnel, then brought the body down from the hill using a stretcher and ropes,” it said in a statement on Sunday.
He said the body was examined by police before being brought to the foot of the hill and handed over to them for further action.
The operation ended at 4.10pm.
Six firefighters from the Ipoh Fire and Rescue Station were involved in the operation.
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