Crime & Safety news in Gerik
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Body of man missing in Sungai Perak found 4km from scene
A 38-year-old man who went missing while trying to save his drifting boat in Sungai Perak has been found dead. Ahmad Zaki Elias's body was found floating about four kilometres from the scene by the Perak Fire and Rescue Department's water rescue team.
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Sumpitan village clinic and quarters destroyed in Lenggong fire
A village clinic building and a quarters in Kampung Sumpitan near Lenggong, Perak were destroyed in an early morning fire. The Perak Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 4.04am and the blaze was fully extinguished by 6.24am. No victims were reported, but a Proton Preve car was also damaged.
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Three men arrested, stolen excavator in Lenggong recovered
Police arrested three men suspected of stealing an excavator in Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong. The suspects, aged 29 to 66, were detained in two raids in Ipoh and Gerik. Police also seized a Mitsubishi ES110 excavator and a mobile phone.
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Mountain guide prioritizes 9-year-old hiker's comfort in Trans Gerah expedition
Mountain guide Shafiee Sidek, 49, said the condition of 9-year-old Ahmad Raef, the youngest hiker in the Trans Gerah expedition, was the group's priority when they were delayed and took over 10 days to exit the jungle. The group of six hikers was brought out safely from Pos Kemar, Gerik, this morning.
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Family and two mountain guides missing on Trans GBB expedition found safe
A family of four and two mountain guides who were reported missing during a Trans GBB (Gerah, Bilah and Bieh) hiking expedition were found safe on Monday. They were found around 4.40 pm and confirmed to be in good condition after being examined at a clinic. The family expressed gratitude to the search and rescue team for their efforts.