IPOH: An elderly man died after experiencing breathing difficulties while hiking at Bukit Kledang, a two-hour trail rising above the suburb of Menglembu, near here today.
Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director (Operations Division) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said a report regarding the incident involving the victim, Goon Swee Long, 71, was received at about 4.24pm. Firemen arrived at the scene nine minutes later.
"The victim initially experienced fatigue and shortness of breath. He later passed out near the road leading to the RTM station transmitter tower at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.
"Reacting to the situation, the firemen provided initial treatment, but a medical officer who was present at the same location later confirmed that the victim had died," he said in a statement tonight.
Sabarodzi said the victim's body was handed over to the police for further action. – BERNAMA