KOTA KINABALU: A man who was found unconscious in his house here on Saturday (June 11) night is reportedly stable after being revived by Fire and Rescue Department personnel.

       A department spokesman said they received a call at 11.56pm from the man's younger brother who feared for his sibling's safety.

       “The caller said his 38-year-old older brother had refused to open the door.

       “When the team arrived, they helped police force open the door. They found the man lying unconscious in the living room area.

       “He received treatment from the ambulance team, and was able to be revived.

       “(The matter) was handed over to the police for further action," the spokesman said on Sunday (June 12).

       Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim’s Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers and operating hours).

       In an unrelated case, a search and rescue (SAR) operation has been mounted in Kuala Penyu district after a man fell into the sea while fishing early Sunday morning.

       The department received a call saying that the 36-year-old victim had gone missing after falling out of his boat along Pantai Sawangan there at 5.38am.

       “The Kuala Penyu Fire and Rescue team is conducting SAR along the coast at the beach there,” the spokesman added.