SAR operation continues for Orang Asli man missing near Gua Musang after tiger attack


GUA MUSANG: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for an Orang Asli man from the Bateq tribe, who went missing after he was feared to have been attacked by a tiger in Hulu Sungai Aring, continues for a second day.

Gua Musang OCPD Deputy Supt Azmi Mokhtar said the rescue group, comprising the police, Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) and Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) personnel had to spend the night in the jungle on Wednesday (May 10).

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