IPOH: A man suffered injuries after falling into a 10 metre-deep ravine at the Bintang Hijau Sungai Rui Rest and Recuperation Stop in Gerik today.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad told Bernama that the victim, Mohd Khusyairi Mat Jazan, 38, fell while carrying out pipe maintenance work at the roadside there.
He said the Gerik Fire and Rescue Station were alerted at 1.12 p.m. and a team arrived at the scene, which was 22 kilometres away, approximately 25 minutes later.
“The firefighters conducted the rescue operation using lifting equipment and ropes, then brought the victim up to the roadside.
“The victim, who suffered spinal injuries, was handed over to health officials for further treatment,“ he said, adding that the operation concluded at 1.50 p.m.