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Daily Express
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Express
Malaysian doctor dies while hiking at Italy's Dolomites
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysian doctor dies in 100m fall while hiking Italy Dolomites
PETALING JAYA: A female doctor from Metro Specialist Hospital, Sungai Petani died after falling from a 100-metre cliff while climbing Mount Croda del Becco in the Dolomites mountain range in Italy last Friday (July 18). The victim, Dr Khaw Bee Ling, 60, who was an internal medicine specialist, was reported missing after becoming separated from her friend the day before. According to Italian media reports, the victim is believed to have strayed from the original trail in the Belluno area before reaching a steep, rocky and slippery slope and falling into a crevice at the foot of the cliff. It is understood that the deceased managed to send a message to her friend informing her that she was lost and needed help before search and rescue operations were launched. The rescue efforts involved the use of helicopters, drones with thermal cameras, sniffer dog units and mobile phone location tracking. The victim's body was found the following morning by rescue teams and taken to the morgue in Cortina. Meanwhile, speaking to Kosmo, Metro Specialist Hospital executive Director Dr Tneoh Shen Jen said Dr Khaw's passing was a great loss to the hospital and all staff members. 'She had served for more than 30 years and was dedicated, professional and caring towards patients. Her contributions and humanitarian work are greatly appreciated by all parties,' he said. He said Dr Khaw, who lived alone here and was a mother to one child, always treated patients with compassion and friendliness. 'The hospital has also posted an official condolence message on social media as a mark of respect to the deceased,' he said. It is understood that the deceased's funeral arrangements are being handled by her daughter who resides in the United States.
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New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Malaysian doctor dies after 100m fall in Italian Dolomites
KUALA LUMPUR: A 60-year-old Malaysian doctor died after she lost her way and fell 100m down the Croda del Becco trail, north of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, last Friday. The victim, Dr Khaw Bee Ling from Kedah, was on a hiking trip with her friends. She was reported missing on July 17. Hopes of finding her alive were dashed when a search and rescue helicopter spotted her body at the foot of the Croda del Becco slabs at first light the next day. According to Italian news report Antenna Tre, the location where Khaw was found is one of the most imposing peaks in the Dolomites, between the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park and the Braies Dolomites. The report said Dr Khaw lost track of the trail on the Belluno side of the mountain, reaching steep, smooth slabs before falling about 100m and ending up in a crevice. The news report said Dr Khaw had sent a message to her friend, telling her she had lost her way back and needed help. "A search operation was immediately launched with personnel and equipment, including helicopters and drones with thermal imaging cameras, continuing through the night and resuming at first light with overflights and patrols, including with dog units. The positioning of the cell phone received from the mobile phone provider was crucial, allowing the search area to be narrowed down," the report said. It said Dr Khaw's body was recovered and transported to the mortuary in Cortina. "In addition to the Cortina Alpine Rescue and the Guardia di Finanza, volunteers from San Vigilio di Marebbe and Pusteria, firefighters, and the Carabinieri also participated in the search for missing Dr Khaw," the report read. Checks locally showed that Dr Khaw, a physician, was attached to a private hospital in Sungai Petani, where she was in private practice before her hiking trip to the Dolomites, Italy.
