KUCHING: A 63-year old man who suffers from dementia is reportedly lost in the jungle at Rh Anji, Mupuh Baroh Spak, Betong since last Saturday afternoon.
Jam Jayan, who was locked in the house, had managed to escape from the back door. The family has lodged a police report at Betong police station while longhouse folks are searching the area for the sexagenarian.
Yesterday, firemen from the Betong Fire and Rescue Station joined the villagers in the search and rescue operation for the missing man. The SAR which also comprised the police and JPAM, was divided into two teams, with one focusing on land while the other team searched the river.
At press time, the missing person has yet to be found.
