World · Malaysia Bureau
Six Gunung Gerah climbers rescued after days missing in Kelantan
Six hikers participating in the Trans Gerah Expedition have been safely located and extracted from Gunung Gerah in Kelantan after spending several days in the forest. The group was reported missing during their mountaineering activity but has since been accounted for.
LSN Malaysia ·
IPOH — A search and rescue operation in Kelantan has concluded successfully with all six participants of the Trans Gerah Expedition accounted for and safely removed from Gunung Gerah, authorities confirmed on September 8.
The climbers, who were undertaking an expedition on the mountain, had been reported missing after losing contact with base camp. Emergency response teams mobilized to locate the group, with search efforts focusing on the expedition route and surrounding forest areas.
Rescue personnel successfully made contact with the hikers and coordinated their extraction from the mountain. No serious injuries were reported among the group, though details regarding the circumstances of their extended stay in the forest remained limited.
The incident underscores ongoing safety considerations for mountaineering activities in the region. Authorities have not disclosed additional specifics about the expedition's timeline or the factors that contributed to the extended period before the group's rescue.