‘King Kong’ truck rescues flood victims in Lipis
KUANTAN, January 10 - During the 13 years of operating heavy dumper trucks in mining activities, Sadri Asreil Sahair never thought his services would be needed to “mine” for flood victims. Sadri Asreil, 35, said the rescue operation for the flood victims started last Monday after the police in Lipis, about 213 kilometres from here, asked for the help of his heavy machinery, dubbed “King Kong” to rescue flood victims due to rising floodwaters. He said the company instructed him and another friend who also operates the machinery to leave all their duties immediately and follow the police to the affected location. “People seemed perplexed when I arrived at the flooded area but were relieved to learn that I was there to assist the stranded victims. Sadri Asreil, who is a Lipis native, said apart from rescuing flood victims, the services of “King Kong” were also used to send food supplies and health personnel to other locations. Despite being eager to help comply (with rescue operatio...