By DayakDaily Team
SADONG JAYA, Nov 12: A 40-year-old man who had gone missing in the swampy forest near Kampung Jaie, Sadong Jaya, was found safe after a brief search last night (Nov 11).
According to a report by Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a call regarding the incident at 7.32pm reporting the man’s disappearance after he ventured into the forest to gather snails.
A team from the Asajaya Fire Station was despatched to the scene, arriving at 7.47pm, about 15 kilometres from the station.
However, the man was located by local villagers and the police at 7.55pm, just moments before the arrival of the rescue team.
He was found in good health, with no injuries reported.
Operation Commander Zaidel Zailani confirmed that no further search operations were necessary, and after collecting details about the incident, the rescue team returned to their station. — DayakDaily