A woman fell into an 8m-deep sinkhole in Jalan Masjid India on Aug 23.
KUALA LUMPUR - Even as they venture into the murky depths of the sewage network under the city to look for a, Kuala Lumpur’s firefighters remain calm in their search efforts.
“When going down into the hole... it was really scary, but this is indeed the duty of a firefighter; we have to overcome the fear and surrender to God,” he told Sinar Harian. He said rescuers had to dive deep into the sewer amid strong currents and zero visibility. The tight space also makes any movement difficult.“In that hole, there is a sewage drain and other drains; it’s really deep.
Despite the risks, Mr Alimaddia said the rescuers would do whatever it takes for victims in distress or danger, and assured the victim’s family that they were doing their best.
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