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Firemen rescue campers trapped due to rising floowaters

Fire and rescue units from Kapit town located them and used ropes and rescue equipment to bring them out of the flooded area safely.

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 12 Feb 2024 2:53PM

Firemen rescue campers trapped due to rising floowaters
Firemen using ropes to bring the campers to safety - Pic by Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, February 12, 2024

by Stephen Then

FIREMEN rescued 41 people who went camping in Bukit Goram in Kapit district in central Sarawak and were later trapped due to an overflowing river along the site where they had set up camp.

The incident happened at about 8 pm yesterday.

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department today confirmed that all 41 campers including 21 youngsters have been rescued.

"They were from Bintulu town and had gone camping since Saturday.

"Last night they were caught by rising waters and they called us for help after their campsite was flooded.

"Our rescue unit from Kapit safely brought them out of the flooded area to safe ground," the department said.

Fire and rescue units from Kapit town located them and used ropes and rescue equipment to bring them out of the flooded area safely. - The Vibes, February 12, 2024

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