BINTULU: A local man, who was believed to have climbed onto the roof of a warehouse in Samalaju today, eventually came down safely on his own, following persuasion from firefighters and police personnel.
The incident occurred at 10:45 am when the man, believed to be mentally unsound, was spotted on the roof of the two-storey warehouse.
Firefighters from Samalaju Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene, about five kilometres away, after receiving a distress call.
Upon arrival, the team, together with police personnel, approached and persuaded the man to come down.
He later descended without assistance and was handed over to the police for further action.
The operation concluded at 11:30 am.
