SAR operation underway for father, son feared lost while searching for medicinal roots in Besut forest
JERTIH, Oct 17 — A father and son are feared lost in a forest near the La Hot Spring recreational area in Hulu Bes...
JERTIH, October 17 - A father and son are currently missing after venturing into a forest near the La Hot Spring recreational area in Hulu Besut in search of medicinal roots. Identified as Adam Adnan, 25, and his father Adnan Mohamad, 57, both hailing from Kedah, the men had been staying at Desa Landak Chalet in Kampung Padang Landak.
Reports indicate they entered the forest around 7am on Thursday. Shortly before 3:30pm yesterday, one of them managed to reach a family member, expressing their concern regarding potential disorientation and their inability to find their way out of the forest. Since then, neither man has been able to make contact, leading to heightened anxiety among their family members.
A search and rescue operation is now underway, involving the Fire and Rescue Department, the Civil Defence Force, and local villagers.
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