'We did our best': Smart rescuer shares Nepal mission footage
KUALA LUMPUR: Muddy terrain, river channels and scenes of destruction were among the sights captured by a member of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) during a rescue mission in Nepal.
A member of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) shared footage from a recent mission in Nepal, showcasing the challenges and efforts of the 11-person team. Ahmad Sahfezal Ismail, known as Pok Ja, revealed the mission's details in a 41-second TikTok video. The video introduced the team members and their expertise, including Ahmad's dual role as a planner, drone pilot, rescuer, and paramedic.
The team's mission, which began on Sept 5, aimed to rescue victims of floods and landslides in Nepal. The footage showed the team traveling by helicopter over the disaster-stricken areas, highlighting rivers, landslides, and piles of debris. Ground searches and aerial reconnaissance using drones were conducted in safe areas approved by Nepalese authorities.
Sadly, 10 members of Team Loe, comprising Malaysians led by Fire and Rescue Academy Central Region officer Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa, remain missing. Smart completed its deployment and returned to Malaysia safely on September 12, while Nepalese authorities continue their search efforts.
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