KUALA NERUS: A 44-year-old man has been found dead after he was reported missing at an orchard in Bukit Kampung Gemuruh, Tepoh, on Sunday (July 26).
Kuala Terengganu police chief Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said the victim, Mohd Tarmizi Alias from Kampung Petaling, Tepoh, was found by villagers at 4.35pm on Wednesday (July 29) lying on his back under a tree.
He had previously gone foraging for petai (stink beans) at the orchard.
ACP Azli said initial checks found the body had begun to decompose and the victim was believed to have been dead for over 24 hours.
"The body of the victim, who was single, was found beneath a duku tree by three villagers involved in the search and rescue operation alongside the Terengganu Fire and Rescue Department.
"Police found no elements of foul play in the death, and the body has been handed over to the family for further action," he said in a statement.
Operations commander Baharum Mohamad said the rescue team took over 40 minutes to bring the body down due to the steep and hilly terrain.
"Slippery ground conditions caused by heavy rain further complicated the operation. The body was brought down to the foot of the hill at about 6.15pm before being handed over to the police," he said. – Bernama
