SANDAKAN: Two French tourists were rescued after getting lost while hiking at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) here on Monday.
The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 1.24pm, prompting a search operation involving seven firefighters and RDC rangers.
The couple, identified as Santarelli Antoine Pierre and Girodet Charlene, both aged 36, contacted authorities after losing their way about 7km from the RDC entrance.
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The pair were later taken back to the RDC by Forestry Department rangers for further action. (WK)