Heavy rainfall early Sunday (Oct 16) caused the water level at the Telaga Tujuh waterfall to rise, stranding 44 people as they were unable to cross the water. Read more at
Langkawi OCPD Asst Comm Shariman Ashari said the Langkawi Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at around 10.35am."Rescue work is being carried out right now to bring them to safety," he said in a statement on Sunday.
Based on video footage provided, rescuers can be seen helping victims cross the water using a cable for support.Policemen are also seen helping with the rescue.Water streams down from Mount Mat Chincang and falls into seven natural pools or water wells.
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