KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — A family outing at Sungai Lepoh in Hulu Langat turned perilous yesterday when a sudden water surge stranded 18 people, including seven children.
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) swiftly responded to an emergency call at 5.09pm, deploying a team of seven from the Ampang Fire and Rescue Station to the scene.
Selangor JBPM assistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar confirmed that the group, comprising three men, eight women, and seven children, had been trapped by rapidly rising waters.
“Thanks to the swift action of our team, all victims were successfully rescued by 6.32pm,” he said in a statement.
However, the incident was not without consequence. A woman in her 30s reportedly suffered breathing difficulties and was treated by health officials.
Meanwhile, four victims were rescued by members of the public after being swept away by currents in another water surge at Alang Sedayu, Batu 12, Jalan Gombak Lama near here.
Mukhlis said six officers and personnel from the Selayang Fire and Rescue Station were rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 5.45pm. They rescued three more victims who were stranded.
“Seven victims aged between 15 and 31 were brought to safety,” he said.
According to Mukhlis, one of the victims, aged 29, suffered a broken leg.
— Bernama
