KUANTAN – An elderly Orang Asli man from Kg Chekai, Betau resettlement area, Kuala Lipis, who has been missing for nine days, is still alive but has yet to be located by the search-and-rescue team.
Lipis district police chief Azli Mohd Noor said signs that Bah Mail Pak Gendet, 76, is still alive were discovered as the search-and-rescue operation for him entered its ninth day yesterday.
He said the team discovered footprints believed to be the victim’s near a creek at 11.30am before coming across the man fleeing into the forest, but efforts to find him failed.
“Therefore, we will request assistance from the police K9 unit and the Fire and Rescue Department to assist in today’s operation,” he said when contacted.
Previously, Bah Mail was reported missing after leaving his home at approximately 8.00am on July 9. He did not return home, and the villagers’ attempts to locate him also failed. – Bernama, July 20, 2023
