Woman Rescued After 17-Hour Operation for Broken Leg on Malaysian Hill

A 43-year-old woman sustained a serious leg injury while hiking on Pine Tree Hill in Bukit Fraser, triggering a demanding 17-hour rescue operation. Salina Zainal Abidin was injured on her descent from the Hobbit Cave towards Pine Tree Hill's first peak when her pain became unbearable, forcing her to stop.

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The operation became very challenging due to the hilly, steep, and slippery terrain in several locations, as well as the cold weather in the highland area.

The rescue team, comprising seven members from the Raub Fire and Rescue Station and a Pahang mountain guide, began their ascent at 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. They faced a challenging 2.7-kilometer trek through steep, slippery, and dimly lit terrain in cold highland conditions. The operation was further complicated by the narrow, rocky, and descending paths, increasing the risk of slips and falls for the rescuers.

Upon reaching the victim, rescuers found her conscious but unable to continue due to her severe leg injury, believed to be a fracture. The Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) team provided initial treatment before carefully moving her onto a special stretcher to prevent further injury. The slow and meticulous process of carrying her down the difficult trail lasted through the night.

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The rescue team found the victim conscious but unable to continue her journey due to a serious leg injury, believed to be a fracture.

Rescuers battled limited visibility in the forest after dark and the cold temperatures, which affected their movement. After the prolonged operation, the hiker was finally brought to the Pine Tree Trail entrance around 7 a.m. on Sunday. She was then taken to Raub Hospital by an EMRS vehicle for advanced medical care.

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The operation required high precision as the team had to move slowly through narrow, rocky, and descending paths, facing the risk of slipping on slick areas.