TASEK GELUGOR – A 23-year-old woman narrowly escaped death after being rescued by two Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) officers who acted swiftly to save her from being swept into a swamp along Jalan Pokok Machang today.
The incident not only showcased the firefighters’ readiness but also served as a reminder to the public about the dangers of driving through waterlogged areas during the rainy season.
The rescuers, Luqman Mahmud and Zainudin Abu Bakar, were on their way home when they spotted the victim’s family searching for her. They joined the search and found the woman trapped among bushes about 100 metres from her motorcycle, weak and injured.
She was rushed to hospital with arm and leg injuries and is currently in stable condition.
Zone 4 Chief Rosli Zakaria said the officers’ attentiveness and rapid response reflected the professionalism that defines the department’s frontline personnel.
“The rainy season increases the risk of such incidents. Their quick response today saved a life — and it should remind all road users to stay alert,” he said.