Firefighters rescue hikers from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang
GEORGE TOWN: Firefighters successfully brought two hikers to safety from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang here tonight, after a 34-year-old woman experienced dehydration and lethargy.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations, John Sagun Francis, said they received a distress call at about 6.40pm.
"The female hiker was with a 40-year-old male friend when she began experiencing dehydration and fatigue.
"They then called for help and sent their location via WhatsApp, which enabled us to pinpoint their position and plan the rescue operation," he said in a statement.
He said firefighters located the two hikers and safely escorted them down the trail.
The operation concluded at 10.51pm.
He added that the case had been handed over to the police for further action.
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