KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) rescued 38 individuals who faced a harrowing experience after being trapped in a water surge incident at a campsite in Ulu Rening, Batang Kali yesterday night.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Division assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said an emergency call regarding the incident was received at 8.04pm, and eight personnel were mobilised to the scene.
"The incident involved 38 victims, comprising 10 men, 17 women, eight boys, and three girls," he said in a statement yesterday.
He added that all the victims were found safe, and the water level in the area has since receded.
— Bernama
