What a Reel Rescue! Singapore Couple Spotless Survivor Makes a Splash in Johor
From ‘Lost in the Hills’ to “Happy‑Happy” on the Water
After a spooky trek in Gunung Pulai—Johor’s secret‑service‐friendly mountain on Feb. 5—the Singapore duo of Ms Lum Jie and Mr Dominick Tan Chang Xiang slipped into the era of “Missing? Who?” turns into “Better Catch Em,” when a helicopter venture spotted them near a shimmering water body at 11:30 am, Feb. 8.
What the Eyewitness (Helicopter) Team Saw
- Both looking a bit wiped out—dehydrated, bruised, but still chatty.
- They gave us the classic “shiver” look but were ready for a friendly conversation.
- Chief Mohd Khairi Zainuddin, the brave fire‑station hero, described them as “exhausted but still in good spirits.”
The Quick‑Action Boat
- Drummed up a rescue boat right after the helicopter scan.
- They were safely on deck just five minutes later—talk about fast‑track service.
In the post‑rescue selfie‑gallery, the Johor police even shared the duo’s triumphant selfie (yes, we’re still scrolling), proving that good news sometimes comes with a bit of photobombing fun.
Takeaway: “Don’t Rock Without a Plan”
We love adventures, but if you’re planning a mining trip to a closed mountain zone, keep a map, call a buddy, and remember that rescue teams are just a call away. And hey—if you’re ever lost, toss a phone signal into the sky; it might catch the eyes of a hero armed with a boat and a brass kettle of emergency coffee.
Lost Explorers Find Their Way Back – and the Rescue Team’s Super‑charged Response
Mr Tan and Ms Lum, both 27, were hustled to Pontian Hospital after a daring rescue mission at Gunung Pulai in Johor’s Kulai district.
What Went Wrong?
- They disembarked for a spontaneous hike on Monday, Feb 5.
- Mr Tan, a seasoned climber who’s already punched the mountain’s top for a few runs, overestimated the trails.
- The trail they ventured into sits inside the Gunung Pulai Forest Reserve, a rugged patch of wilderness.
The 911 Calls That Lit the Rescue Engine
- First call at 5:55 pm – they were hopelessly tangled in the forest and needed help.
- Second call around 10 pm – Mr Tan spilled the details that Ms Lum’s leg felt “pancit already” (a local slang meaning she’s sore). They begged for assistance.
Emergency Squad Mobilization
From Tuesday to Wednesday, the operation grew from 60 to nearly 100 people:
- Police officers
- Park rangers
- Fire and Rescue Department members
- Volunteer heroes (yes, this roller‑coaster had people loose in their own hands)
The search, fueled by a phone signal, sliced the wilderness into a 36‑sq‑km sector, unlocking every corner of possibility.
Outcome
Both were spirited away to Pontian Hospital. Despite the adrenaline‑filled chaos, their stories prove real‑time teamwork can make the impossible happen.
