Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Gunung Trans Gerah
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Six hikers feared missing on Gunung Trans Gerah were in good condition when last in contact
Police say six hikers feared missing on Gunung Trans Gerah in Kelantan were in good condition when they last contacted family on Tuesday. The group, which includes two children and two guides, began their hike on Aug 29 and were expected to exit via Pos Kemar, Perak on Sept 3. A search and rescue operation is underway after family members lodged a police report on Sept 6.
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Father of six missing on Trans GBB trail urges immediate SAR
Wan Zairudin Wan Ismail, 66, from Shah Alam, reported his son, daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and two mountain guides missing during a hiking expedition on the Gunung Trans Gerah (Trans GBB) trail in Gua Musang, Kelantan. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has launched a search and rescue operation with helicopter support. The family was due to exit the forest on Thursday and return to Yong Peng, Johor.
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Elephant visit in Pos Gob area repeatedly threatens residents
Around 4am on August 24, about 150 campers in Pos Gob were startled by a wild elephant approaching their camp, renewing concerns about human-elephant conflict in the remote settlement. Authorities have been deployed to monitor the area and advise residents to avoid the animals.