Elderly man found semi-conscious in locked Tawau home
Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters preparing the man to be handed over to medical personnel. - Pic by JBPM TAWAU: Firefighters were called to assist in unlocking a home along Jalan Cole Adam on Monday night after a 68-year-old man was found semi-conscious inside a locked room. The team from the District Fire and Rescue Station arrived within 10 minutes and used specialised equipment to gain entry, with medical personnel from the Health Ministry providing immediate care on-site. The man was later taken to hospital for further treatment, and the operation concluded safely at 9.55pm. * 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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