Penang landslide: Resident returns to feed her dog
GEORGE TOWN: “I came here just to feed my dog,” said a resident of one of six houses evacuated after a landslide near her home in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong.
A Penang resident returned to her home near a landslide site in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, to care for her dog. The unnamed resident arrived at the scene with her mother at 8:30am, standing outside the evacuation gate to feed their pet. She and her family had spent the night at a nearby hotel, leaving behind only essential belongings. The family expressed gratitude for their safety but acknowledged uncertainty about their future. The owner noted that no one would want to purchase the property after the incident.
Neighbor Goh, an 80-year-old resident, recounted that she had lived in the area for over 40 years and knew her neighbors well. She described her house as being just a few units away from the landslide victims. Goh expressed admiration for the kindness of her neighbors. Yesterday's landslide claimed the life of Dr Wong Kar Lin, 73, while his wife, Chang Mei Nuo, 68, and mother, Wong Poh Lim, 86, survived.
The victims were discovered buried inside Dr Wong's kitchen. In response to the tragedy, authorities halted construction work and evacuated six neighboring houses as a precautionary measure.
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