Man found dead in cave in Gua Musang, Kelantan
The 72-year-old victim had stopped to visit the cave while travelling from Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur, according to police.
In a tragic incident near a resort in Kampung Pulai, Gua Musang, Kelantan, a 72-year-old man named Heng Pok Seng was discovered deceased inside a cave last night. Gua Musang fire and rescue station operations commander Che Razak Harun reported that they were alerted at 9.41pm and dispatched 13 firefighters to the scene. Upon their arrival, the firefighters found the victim unconscious inside the cave.
The victim was subsequently taken out, though health ministry officials later confirmed his demise. The body was subsequently handed over to the police for further investigation. According to Gua Musang police chief Aik Choon Foo, Heng Pok Seng hailed from Terengganu and was en route to Kuala Lumpur alongside his sister and a companion.
The group had stopped to pay a visit to a nearby temple. At around 8pm, the trio checked into a resort before proceeding to the cave. The 72-year-old ventured into the cave on his own while his companion remained outside. After waiting for approximately 30 minutes, his friend grew worried and entered the cave to search for Heng Pok Seng but was unable to locate him.
They subsequently notified the resort owner, who joined in the search efforts and ultimately discovered the victim in a cramped area of the cave.
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