Fireman falls unconscious during flood rescue op


A MELAKA Tengah Fire and Rescue Department firefighter lost consciousness during a flood rescue operation at Kg Sg Putat, Ayer Keroh at about 5.30pm today.

Mohd Diya Che Jusoh, 46, was believed to be securing a line in a flooded area to help villagers evacuate from their homes when he suddenly collapsed into the chest-high floodwaters. Fortunately, a fellow firefighter who was nearby witnessed the incident and he was rescued after nearly 10 minutes.


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