PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's third offer to assist Nepal in its search and rescue (SAR) operations for mud flood victims was accepted after two earlier offers were turned down, paving the way for the deployment of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART), equipped with technical expertise and advanced detection equipment.
General : Nepal SAR: Specialised Technology Paves Way After Two Offers Declined - SMART Commander
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Malaysia's third SAR offer to Nepal was accepted after two rejections, leading to SMART's deployment with advanced equipment.
- Malaysia offered 50 rescuers, then 25 with equipment, but Nepal declined both.
- Nepal accepted the third offer of 11 SMART personnel and drones after discussions.
- SMART uses high-capacity drones and detection equipment to find victims under mud.
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