A story reported February 5th in the Borneo Bulletin, states that a local woman was transported by ambulance to the Raja Isteri Pengrian Anak Hospital for treatment. She was involved in a crash with another jet ski. The incident occurred at Serasa Beach. An emergency call was made to the fire and rescue department at 7:33 AM. Firefighters from the Muara Fire Station, Sungai Kebun Fire Station, and a Diving Unit arrived on scene shortly after the call was made. Upon arrival, rescue personnel found the unidentified victim in the water where she was unconscious. She was pulled from the water and transported to the hospital.
The Fire and Rescue Department urged the public to wear a life jacket during water activities or sports. This statement leads us to suspect the woman wasn’t wearing a lifejacket. Always wear a PFD. Anything can happen on the water and a lifejacket may safe your life. If anyone has any information relating to the accident, they are urged to call the Fire and Rescue Operation Center at 955. We will provide updates when they become available.
