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Sinar Daily
13 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Man electrocuted while plucking mangoes with metal rod
The victim is believed to have climbed the tree and used an iron rod to poke at the mangoes, before the rod came into contact with a nearby electric cable. 09 Jun 2025 11:27am A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here on June 8. PAPAR - A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here on June 8. Papar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Rozlan Osman said that following an emergency call via MERS999 at 3.01pm, he dispatched a brigade of eight firefighters to the scene within seven minutes. "The victim is believed to have climbed the tree and used an iron rod to poke at the mangoes, before the rod came into contact with a nearby electric cable, causing the man to be electrocuted and rendered unconscious on the tree. "The firemen then proceeded to lower the victim using a ladder and rescue rope after the electricity supply was cut off by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB)," he said when contacted. A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here on June 8. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF The victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer before being handed over to police for further action. The rescue operation concluded at 4.29pm. - BERNAMA Fire and Rescue Department
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Man electrocuted while plucking mangoes with metal rod
PAPAR: A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here today. Papar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Rozlan Osman said that following an emergency call via MERS999 at 3:01 pm, he dispatched a brigade of eight firefighters to the scene within seven minutes. 'The victim is believed to have climbed the tree and used an iron rod to poke at the mangoes, before the rod came into contact with a nearby electric cable, causing the man to be electrocuted and rendered unconscious on the tree. 'The firemen then proceeded to lower the victim using a ladder and rescue rope after the electricity supply was cut off by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB),' he said when contacted today. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer before being handed over to police for further action. The rescue operation concluded at 4:29 p.m.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Man Electrocuted While Plucking Mangoes in Papar
PAPAR: A 42-year-old man died when he was electrocuted after climbing a tree to pluck mangoes in Kampung Bambangan here today. Papar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Rozlan Osman said that following an emergency call via MERS999 at 3:01 pm, he dispatched a brigade of eight firefighters to the scene within seven minutes. 'The victim is believed to have climbed the tree and used an iron rod to poke at the mangoes, before the rod came into contact with a nearby electric cable, causing the man to be electrocuted and rendered unconscious on the tree. 'The firemen then proceeded to lower the victim using a ladder and rescue rope after the electricity supply was cut off by Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB),' he said when contacted today. The victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer before being handed over to police for further action. The rescue operation concluded at 4:29 p.m.
Daily Express
02-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
House razed in late-night fire in Kampung Limbahau
Published on: Monday, June 02, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 02, 2025 Text Size: The razed house. - Pic by JBPM PAPAR: PAPAR: A non-permanent house measuring 30x40 feet was completely destroyed in a fire at Jalan Kopimpinan, Kampung Limbahau, late Sunday night. Ten firefighters from the Papar Fire and Rescue Station arrived five minutes after receiving the 11.50pm alert and brought the blaze under control by 12.16am using water from a nearby hydrant and drain. No casualties were reported, and the operation, assisted by SESB and police, concluded safely at 2.04am. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
