Swampy terrain, wild animals hamper search for missing Orang Asli woman
ROMPIN: Swampy terrain and the risk of encountering wild animals are among the challenges faced by rescuers searching for a missing 73-year-old Orang Asli woman, police said.
Rompin police disclosed that searching for the missing 73-year-old Orang Asli woman, Kuang Poh, faces numerous difficulties due to the swampy terrain and the threat of wild animals. Kuang was last seen leaving her residence in Kampung Lesung, Kedaik, intending to go fishing on September 22, and the search has been ongoing for five days.
The search area has been expanded to a radius of 14km. Search and rescue (SAR) teams have not yet discovered any leads to help locate Kuang. The challenging search routes expose the team members to possible encounters with wild animals such as leopards, tigers, and elephants. The swampy conditions complicate the accessibility of the search area.
The authorities have widened the search radius to 14km, with a focus on the swampy areas and rivers within a five-kilometer radius from her home. To assist in the search, tracker dogs and specialized drone units from the police and fire and rescue department have been deployed for surveillance and monitoring. The 46-member SAR team now includes personnel from the wildlife and national parks department, police, fire and rescue department, civil defence force, forest rangers, and villagers.
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