Missing man found safe in boat

The missing person was found safe on the boat.

By Malcolm Lau

KUCHING: A 24-year-old man reported missing after venturing out on a boat was found safe late Sunday evening.

Fire and Rescue personnel found the man at around 11.30pm near Kabong Jetty.

It was understood that the man had a conflict with his family and ran away from home at Kampung Sg Endot, Saratok, using a boat belonging to one of the villagers.

“Family members were worried and contacted the Fire and Rescue Department to search for the man who was feared missing. He was later handed to the family after being found,” the department said in a statement. — DayakDaily