PADAWAN: A local man was rescued after sustaining a neck injury in a forest near a quarry in Beratok, Jalan Kuching–Serian, here yesterday (Dec 30).
The 25-year-old victim was found in a weakened condition with bleeding injuries to his neck at the bottom of an elevated area, estimated to be about 10 metres deep.
It was unclear how the incident occurred.
The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Siburan station were dispatched to the scene, about 9km away, following a distress call at 6.30 pm.
Rescuers used a rope system to stabilise the victim before lifting him to a safe area using a stretcher. He received preliminary treatment at the scene and was later taken to hospital for further medical attention.
The rescue operation ended at 7.35 pm.
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