Family of seven stranded at Lata Batu Hampar falls due to water surge
IPOH: A family of seven were trapped at the Lata Batu Hampar waterfall in Kuala Kangsar due to a headwater surge.
A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said they received a call at 3.54pm on Monday (March 31).
He said the rescue team had to start using a multi-purpose vehicle to reach the victims 1.2km from the site as the route was inaccessible to heavy machinery.
The victims, aged from 10 to 45 years old were found safe.
“The operations chief instructed team members to use ropes anchored to two trees to cross a river approximately 3m wide and 1.2m deep.
“All victims crossed the river wearing life jackets and were escorted to safety by the rescue team before being handed over to the police,” he said in a statement.
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