World · Malaysia Bureau
Two hikers rescued after getting lost in Penang forest
A joint emergency response team successfully located two missing hikers in a Penang forest after they shared their GPS coordinates. The 25-year-old men, Hakim Razali and Faiz Abdul Wahab, were found following a coordinated search operation.
LSN Malaysia ·
Eight firefighters and three police officers launched a search and rescue operation in the Penang forest after the two hikers went missing. The rescue effort was expedited when Hakim Razali and Faiz Abdul Wahab, both aged 25, managed to transmit their location to authorities.
Using the GPS coordinates provided by the hikers, the combined team of emergency personnel was able to pinpoint their position and navigate to the forest location. The quick thinking of the missing hikers in sharing their exact whereabouts proved instrumental in facilitating the rapid response.
The successful rescue highlights the importance of carrying communication devices during outdoor excursions in forested areas. Authorities have noted that hikers should inform others of their planned route and expected return time before venturing into remote locations.