A SEARCH and rescue operation is underway for three French nationals, who were climbing Gunung Berembun in Tanah Rata.

Pahang Fire and Rescue Department Zone 3 chief Shahrul Nizam Nasir said seven members of the Cameron Highlands Fire and Rescue Station have been deployed to the location after receiving a distress call from one of the climbers at 4.56pm today.

“On arrival at the location, the fire and rescue team learnt that the three individuals had gone missing while climbing the mountain,” he said in a statement, adding that the team is climbing the mountain to locate the trio.

Shahrul said the special tactical operations and rescue Malaysia team, and multi skill team are also on standby to assist if needed. – Bernama, March 18, 2022.