[Enter
here to all
waterfalls]
Some
Hard Facts
Waterfalls
are dangerous places, even to
experienced trackers. Common
oversights are:
- Ignoring personal safety -
peeping over the edge or moving around the rocks.
- Flash flood cuts off your
return trip or caught you while river trekking.
- In the remote forest area,
your only opportunity of assistance are the
aborigines (orang asli). Watch for where they are, on
your way in!
- Dont wander away from
the visible pathways, you will get disorientated
easily. If in doubt, employ a local guide.
(around RM20.00 per guide per trip)
|
|
A common
oversight is the swift onslaught of flash floods. Water levels
can rise to unbelievable heights in a matter of seconds. Campers
and trekkers are caught with little or no escape route.
|
This
is to remind waterfall seekers that
in the latest incident in April 1999, 5 church
members from a big outing group perished
at the Chiling Waterfalls. [The signage in Malay
language says "Warning- Camping activities
in this area is prohibited"]
|
The
tallest waterfall in Peninsula Malaysia , Stong, displays
such nasty characteristic. All waterfalls are safe to
visit, watch your steps and safety measures. |
|
|