GEORGE TOWN: Two hikers were safely rescued after getting lost in the forest near Taman Belia, Botanical Garden, tonight.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director John Sagun Francis said the department received an emergency call at 6.11pm.
He said eight firefighters from the Bagan Jermal Fire and Rescue station, assisted by three policemen, were deployed for the search and rescue operation.
"The search was conducted based on the location shared by the victims through WhatsApp," he said.
John said the two men, both 25, were found safe at 7.42pm, 2km from the foot of the hill.
