Malaysian doctor dies while hiking at Italy's Dolomites
Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025
By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Dr Khaw Bee Ling was reportedly hiking at Croda del Becco with a friend when they decided to split up, with Khaw continuing the ascent while her friend turned back. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian doctor was found dead while hiking at the Dolomites in Italy, with the 60-year-old believed to have fallen from a height. Dr Khaw Bee Ling, a specialist at Metro Specialist Hospital in Sungai Petani, Kedah, was reported missing on July 18 while hiking at Croda del Becco. She was reportedly hiking with a friend when they decided to split up, with Khaw continuing the ascent while her friend turned back, Buletin TV3 reported. At some point, Khaw managed to send a message to her friend saying she was lost and needed help, but she could not be reached after that. Her friend contacted the authorities, who launched a search operation using a helicopter, drones and tracker dogs to look for Khaw. She was found dead in a crevice on July 19. The authorities believe she had strayed from the mountain's path and slipped at a rocky area that was steep and slippery, before falling from a height of nearly 100m. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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