We have often been told by our parents not to engage in outdoor activities following bad weather as it can pose a risk of trees being uprooted or being swept away by strong currents, especially at waterfalls.
A fisherman tragically lost his life during a camping and fishing excursion with friends when a tree suddenly fell on top of the tent they were staying in.
According to Sinar Harian, the freak accident took place at Lubuk Beriang, Kampung Pagar Sasak, Padang Tengku in the Lipis district in Pahang yesterday (Aug 4).
54yo M’sian man crushed by tree while fishing with friends
In a statement by Lipis district police chief Superintendent Ismail Man, he said the Lipis Fire and Rescue Station (BPP) received a report two men being severely injured after being crushed by a tree.
Officers from the Padang Tengku police station were immediately dispatched to the scene and found the area to be a river/waterfall site where locals often engage in fishing and camping activities.
“Prior to the incident, the victim, 54-year-old Mohd Azliana Alias had gone to the location to fish with five other friends and stayed the night there.
At 7am, a tree fell on top of the tent that they were staying in due to heavy rain which occurred on Saturday. As a result, the victim and one of his friends, Dzulkefli Aman, suffered severe injuries,” he said.
Both Mohd Azliana and Dzulkefli were then rushed to the Kuala Lipis Hospital for treatment, where Mohd Azliana later succumbed to his injuries at 1.15pm. As for Dzulkefli, he’s still undergoing treatment for a broken right leg.
Read the statement here:
Our condolences to the victim’s family for their loss and we hope this will serve as a sobering reminder to others not to be involved in outdoor activities during bad weather.
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