Firefighter in Malacca flood rescue dies early today

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 21 Oct 2021 7:41AM · 2 Comments

Malacca fire and rescue department says firefighter Mohd Diya Che Jusoh collapsed while securing a line during a rescue in Kg Sg Putat, Ayer Keroh. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 21, 2021.

THE Malacca Tengah firefighter who yesterday lost consciousness during a flood rescue operation in Kg Sg Putat, Ayer Keroh, died early today.

Malacca fire and rescue department director Abu Bakar Katain said Mohd Diya Che Jusoh, 46, died at 3.11am this morning in the emergency ward at Malacca Hospital.

“The remains will be buried at Masjid An-Nur Cemetery, Krubong, at 10am today.

“The staff of Malacca fire and rescue department convey their condolences and are saddened by the incident,” he said in a statement today.

In the incident, which occurred at 5.30pm yesterday, Diya was understood to have been securing a line in a flood area to help evacuate Kg Sg Putat residents when he suddenly lost consciousness and fell into the swift chest-high flood waters.

Other firefighters who witnessed the incident took about 10 minutes to rescue him and get him to safety. – Bernama, October 21, 2021.

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  • Gave his life in line of duty. May God bless his soul.

    Posted 2 years ago by Bartok D · Reply

  • Condolences to his family. What a hero!

    Posted 2 years ago by G Tan · Reply