Hiker found safe after 19 hours lost in Lambir Hills National Park
MIRI: A female hiker who spent the night lost in Lambir Hills National Park was found safe today after a 19-hour search.
A Malaysian woman, Veronique Anak Joseph, 31, was found safe after being lost for 19 hours in Lambir Hills National Park. She was located at approximately 11:17am following a search initiated at 4:30pm on the previous day when her hiking companions alerted park rangers to her absence. Veronique, who was leading the group of five friends, became separated from them around 2pm during their descent from the summit.
The group had started their hike at 9am, reaching the summit at noon before beginning their descent. Upon learning of Veronique's disappearance, her friends promptly notified the park rangers. Rescuers, comprising firefighters from the Miri Fire and Rescue Station along with park rangers and Wildlife Guardian Rangers, were deployed for the operation.
Due to darkness and uncertainty, search efforts were halted overnight but resumed the following morning and ultimately led to Veronique's discovery. She was found with minor injuries believed to have resulted from a fall and was taken to a nearby hospital for further examination.
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