00:01The six hikers who were reported missing during the Transgera expedition in Gununggera, Kelantan
00:07have been safely rescued and brought out of the forest.
00:11Perak Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Sayani Saidon said the group,
00:15comprising a couple, their two children and two mountain guides,
00:18left Poskamar at 8.30am on Tuesday and arrived at Trojan Jetty in Tasikbanding at about 10.20am.
00:25She said overgrown and obstructed hiking trails were the main factors that delayed the group's return.
00:31The group encountered severe obstacles, including fallen trees and closed trails, at Gunung Barato and Gunung Sepat.
00:39The difficult terrain forced them to take significantly longer to navigate their way out.
00:44They were reported missing after failing to return on their scheduled date of September 3,
00:50prompting their families to lodge a police report on Sunday.
00:53The group eventually reached Bukit Bangok on Monday night,
00:56where they detected a mobile signal and contacted their families.
01:00This enabled search and rescue teams to pinpoint their location and bring them to safety.
01:05The group comprises 39-year-old Wan Ahmad Aslam, Wan Zairuddin and his wife,
01:11Siti Zulaiha Norizan, also 39, their children, 13-year-old Diyah Raisha and 9-year-old Ahmad Raif,
01:18as well as mountain guides, Shafieh Siddiqu and Hazman Mamat.
01:23Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Alwi Zainal Abidin said police would record statements
01:27from all six at the Garrick District Police Headquarters for documentation.
01:32Mohamed Alwi also said there was no issue with the couple bringing their children on the expedition,
01:37as all four had valid permits, with their family members listed on the permits.
01:50Mohamed Alwi Zainal Abidin said policeran,
