9 more bodies of Ranau quake found - Masidi Manjun

Astro Awani
Jun 6, 2015 05:20 MYT

This image shows a group of rescue personnel from the Sabah State and Fire Deparment carrying the first body found atop Mount Kinabalu following the quake which struck Ranau at approximately 7.15am on Friday. - Bernama Photo

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said nine more bodies have been recovered at Mount Kinabalu at noon Saturday, bringing the total to 11 remains that have been retrieved since the quake struck in Ranau on Friday.

In a series of tweets, Masidi said two of the bodies have been identified while eight are still missing.

“The police forensic team have arrived to assist,” he said.

Sad Day! I have just announced the recovery of 9 bodies by rescue teams. Trying to get helis to bring them down. Fatalities to date: 11
— Masidi Manjun (@MasidiM) June 6, 2015

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As at noon time, 11 bodies have been recovered (2 identified) & 8 people are still missing. Police forensic team have arrived to assist.
— Masidi Manjun (@MasidiM) June 6, 2015

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On Friday, two remains were brought down from Mount Kinabalu at approximately 8.25pm by the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department.

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Officials said the first body, believed to be a guide, arrived at the Timpohon Gate at the foot of the mountain.

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The second victim, a woman, was carried down to Laban Rata at 8.45pm.

Both the bodies were brought to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu for post-mortem.

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the district of Sabah early Friday.

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