Firefighter swims 50m to rescue man who jumped from Kuala Selangor bridge

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Quick action by firefighters saved a man who jumped from the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz S...

A 44-year-old man who jumped from the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 5 Bridge in Kuala Selangor was rescued by a firefighter who swam a distance of 50 metres to reach him. The incident occurred around 9.15pm last night, with the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Division assistant director Asrul Riezal Asbar confirming that five firefighters from the Kuala Selangor Fire and Rescue Station were involved in the operation.

The firefighter reached the victim within five minutes of the emergency call and successfully rescued him without causing any injuries. The man was then handed over to Health Ministry personnel and police for further action.

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