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#NSTviral: Netizens pay tribute to Flying Doctors team after fatal crash

#NSTviral: Netizens pay tribute to Flying Doctors team after fatal crash

Netizens from Kuala Lumpur paid tribute to the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) team following a fatal helicopter crash that claimed five lives. The victims included pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, and nurses Debra Moset and Jessie Paya Jok.

The team was en route to provide medical care to remote communities in Sarawak's interior when the accident occurred near Long Lellang Airport. Irene Philip, in a Facebook post, shared footage of the team carrying out their duties, highlighting their dedication to bringing healthcare and hope to underserved areas. Social media users expressed their admiration for the team's service, describing it as an invaluable contribution that would be hard to forget. Compassion, condolences, and prayers for the deceased were shared across various Facebook posts.

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