42 hikers rescued after waterfall turns into raging river


LANGKAWI: When the beautiful Telaga Tujuh Waterfall in the island turned into a raging river, brave firemen overcame the elements to rescue 42 hikers cut off by the river’s powerful flow.

During the five-hour mission, a dozen firemen, with help from the police, used rope and carabiners meant for rock climbing as safety lines and harnesses for the rescue mission.

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