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Three hikers rescued after getting lost at Mont Walker
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: The three victims who got lost at Mont Walker Hill, Sandakan, were successfully rescued by the Sandakan Fire and Rescue Department. SANDAKAN: Three hikers who went missing while trekking at Mont Walker this evening were safely found by the Sandakan Fire and Rescue Department around 8.15 pm. The victims, two women aged 23 and 27 and a man aged 22, were located near the area in good condition. Sandakan Fire Station Chief Jimmy Lagung said they received an emergency call at 6.25 pm and dispatched seven personnel, led by operations commander Roger Julmin, to conduct the search and rescue (SAR) mission. The team, assisted by two police officers and seven members of the Civil Defence Force (APM), began the operation after arriving at the site, 12 km from the station, at 6.40 pm. All victims were safely escorted out, and the operation concluded at 8.30 pm. * 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.
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