17 hikers trapped in a water surge incident in Lahad Datu district, Sabah; 3 drowned, 3 missing, 9 rescued, 2 escaped.

17 hikers were trapped in a water surge incident during a trek in Sabah's east coast Lahad Datu district. Three people drowned, three are still missing, nine were rescued, and two escaped. The group was trekking in the Mak Sina valley in Makuau beach on 5 May. The search and rescue operation, which began on Sunday night, had to pause due to adverse weather conditions and darkness.

May 06, 2024
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