Kuala Lumpur sinkhole: Search divers brave zero visibility, dangerous conditions

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur firefighters are calmly searching for a woman who fell into a sinkhole on August 23, even as they venture into the murky depths of the sewage network beneath the city. According to fire operation officer Alimaddia Bukri, their feeling of duty keeps them from being afraid while they look for the Indian national. "It was really scary going down into the hole, but as firefighters, we have to overcome our fear and give ourselves over to God," he said to Sinar Harian.

A 57-second video posted by Alimaddia depicts the working circumstances of the Scuba Unit of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. He stated that in the face of powerful currents and complete darkness, rescuers had to go far down the sewer. Additionally, the cramped area makes moving challenging. He continued by saying that the situation has gotten worse due to the severe rain, endangering the divers' safety. "There are more drains and a sewage drain in that hole; it's pretty deep. "Before making any decisions regarding this operation, we have conferred and sought guidance from the pertinent specialists," he declared. Mr. Alimaddia promised the victim's relatives that they were trying their best despite the hazards, saying the rescuers would do whatever it took to help victims in danger or distress.