KUCHING: A visit to a waterfall at Kubah National Park turned into an emergency after a 22-year-old man sustained a head injury while bathing there today (Nov 15).
Firefighters from Petra Jaya station were deployed to assist the injured man and help him out of the waterfall area following an emergency call at 10.42 am.
The Fire and Rescue Department said the victim was conscious and in stable condition when the rescue team reached him.
Despite his injury, he was still able to walk to a nearby checkpoint with assistance from firefighters.
The injured victim was later taken to the hospital for further treatment.
Once the situation was deemed safe, the rescue operation ended at 12.50 pm.
