Search team finds 72-year-old woman unconscious after suspected bee sting during hike in Bukit Mertajam

BUKIT MERTAJAM, November 13 — A 72-year-old woman was discovered unconscious following a suspected bee sting during a hike at Bukit Sungai Lembu, according to the Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). The emergency call was received at 4:35pm, leading to the deployment of a search and rescue (SAR) team from the Bukit Mertajam Fire and Rescue Station to the scene, reported John Sagun Francis, Assistant Director of Operations.

The victim was located and rescued at 6:40pm, with her condition discovered to be unconscious. Firefighters, including a supervisor, utilized a Light Fire Rescue Tender (LFRT) to bring her down from the hill to the base, where she was handed over to medical professionals. She was subsequently transported to Bukit Mertajam Hospital for further treatment.

The SAR operation was coordinated by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), concluding at 8:46pm.