Authorities urged to review minimum age for kids on mountain expeditions
Perak JBPM director Sayani Saidon says the risk of physical injury for children on challenging tracks is higher than it is for adult climbers.
Following the disappearance of six climbers during the Trans Gerah Expedition in Gunung Gerah, Kelantan, yesterday, the Perak fire and rescue department (JBPM) has recommended an urgent review of the standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding the age limit for children participating in extreme activities. JBPM director Sayani Saidon stated that the recommendation was made to minimize the inherent risks associated with such high-risk endeavors.
She explained that the risk of physical injury for children engaging in challenging mountainous terrain is significantly higher than that of adult climbers. If no standard procedure exists, Saidon believes it is time for the relevant authorities to scrutinize the matter more thoroughly, ensuring a transparent process to limit the involvement of underage climbers for the sake of safety.
The six climbers involved in the incident were all found safe yesterday and were released from Pos Kemar this morning.
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