by DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 29: A 19-year-old woman was rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) early this morning after she fell into a muddy section along the riverbank near a hotel waterfront in Sibu.
According to a report by Sarawak Bomba, a distress call was received at 3.28am. A team from the Sibu Sentral fire station was immediately dispatched and arrived at the scene in under five minutes.
Upon arrival, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) discovered the young woman on the riverbank, stuck in a muddy area believed to be part of the soft riverbed. She had reportedly fallen from the waterfront area.
The ERT quickly conducted a situation assessment (size-up) and initiated a rescue operation using safety equipment including ropes and body harnesses. One firefighter descended the embankment to reach the victim and successfully brought her back to safety.
An initial assessment by the Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) team confirmed the victim was conscious and had not sustained any injuries. She was later handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for further action.
After ensuring the area was secure, the rescue team returned to the station. – DayakDaily
