Camera traps to be checked for clues to missing hikers
IPOH: Wildlife camera traps along the hiking trail will be checked for clues to the whereabouts of six missing hikers on the Trans GBB route, with footage retrieval scheduled to begin tomorrow.
Wildlife camera traps installed along the Trans GBB hiking trail will be examined for leads regarding the six missing hikers, according to Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Sayani Saidon. The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will enlist the Pelindung Team to retrieve footage from the camera traps installed along the trail. The footage retrieval is set to commence tomorrow.
The decision to check the camera traps is part of several measures being undertaken as agencies intensify the search for the missing individuals. The missing persons comprise a family of four and two mountain guides from the Mountain Guides Association (MGP). Datuk Sayani mentioned that an inter-agency Search and Rescue Coordination Centre has been established at the Gerik district police headquarters, with the Forward Control Post stationed at the Jakoa Hall in Pos Kemar.
As of today, 59 personnel have been deployed for the ground operation. This team consists of 25 Fire and Rescue Department members, 10 employees from the Perak Forestry Department, eight individuals from the Kelantan MGP, six members from the Perak MGP, and 10 volunteers from the Pos Kemar Orang Asli community. The Fire and Rescue Department's Mi-17 helicopter from Subang Air Base is scheduled to conduct an aerial reconnaissance mission around the hiking routes near Gunung Sepat and Gunung Belatoh. The helicopter is expected to arrive at Pos Kemar at 3pm, following its survey.
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