IPOH, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- A woman died while three others were rescued after they were swept away by strong currents in Sungai Jalong Tinggi, Kampung Landap Kerbau near Sungai Siput, this evening.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department Operations assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the 37-year-old woman was found lying unconscious on the opposite riverbank.
“The woman was given initial medical assistance by Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“She remained unconscious at the time and was later pronounced dead by the Ministry of Health personnel at the scene,” he said in a statement tonight.
Sabarodzi said the incident also involved three other victims, namely a 27-year-old man and two nine-year-old girls, who were rescued by members of the public before firefighters arrived at the scene.
He said a team from the Sungai Siput Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene, located 19 kilometres away, after receiving an emergency call at 5.41 pm.
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