From Malay Mail · · 1m 30s
Fire Dept Launches SAR for Hiker Separated in Gua Musang
Kelantan Fire Dept begins search for hiker who slipped and fell in jungle near Gua Musang.
In brief
Kelantan Fire Dept begins search for hiker who slipped and fell in jungle near Gua Musang. Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department launched a search and rescue operation for 23-year-old Muhammad Asrul Quyyum Asmmuddin after he slipped and fell near Kem Tudung Periuk, Gua Musang. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
SAR operation launched
Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department launched a search and rescue operation last night for a male hiker who became separated from his group in the jungle near Kem Tudung Periuk, Gua Musang.
Hiker separated from group
The victim, Muhammad Asrul Quyyum Asmmuddin, 23, slipped from the hiking trail and fell down a slope without serious injuries.
Victim shares location
The victim shared his location via WhatsApp and has been advised to conserve his phone and torch battery while waiting for rescue.
SAR instructions
JBPM advised the victim to use his whistle to signal and listen for responses, with the operation ongoing despite unstable phone coverage.
Victim's condition
The victim has a torchlight, a whistle, and about 75 per cent battery life remaining on his smartphone.
SAR instructions
The victim was instructed to blow his whistle three times at intervals of a few minutes, then stop and listen for a response.
SAR status
The operation is ongoing with JBPM receiving a call at 8.08pm and sending a Fire Rescue Tender and Hilux vehicle 116 kilometres from the station.
The big picture
Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department launched a search and rescue operation for 23-year-old Muhammad Asrul Quyyum Asmmuddin after he slipped and fell near Kem Tudung Periuk, Gua Musang.
