WhatsApp messages help rescue of two brothers lost in Bukit Putus

Two brothers, aged 55 and 60, were rescued after becoming lost while hiking in the Bukit Putus area, near Kampung JKIN Extreme Park in Seremban. The Negeri Sembilan police chief, Datuk Alzafny Ahmad, revealed that the men reached out to emergency services using MERS 999 after becoming disoriented. Rescuers were able to communicate with one of the brothers via WhatsApp before initiating a search-and-rescue operation.

At 6:48 PM, police received confirmation from one victim that they were at Checkpoint 6, Rigger Hills Trail, and provided their location via WhatsApp. The SAR operation commenced at 6:17 PM with the arrival of the Paroi Police Station, Fire and Rescue Department, and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, along with a guide from Kampung JKIN.

Additional assistance was provided by SAR Team 2, consisting of STORM JBPM personnel and another guide from Kampung JKIN. By 12:32 AM, both victims had been safely located and were in good health. The two men were transported to Kampung JKIN at approximately 2:15 AM and subsequently taken to Tuanku Ja afar Hospital for further treatment.

A total of 34 police personnel and four civilians participated in the rescue effort. Alzafny Ahmad emphasized the importance of proper preparation, notifying authorities of one's whereabouts, and exercising caution in forested areas for the safety of all recreational and hiking enthusiasts.