The two women were rescued after missing in the jungle for over six hours at Bung Muan, Jalan Bau Lama, Bau on Aug 3, 2024. Photo credit: Bomba Sarawak

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By DayakDaily Team

BAU, Aug 4: Two women who got lost when hiking up Bung Muan, Jalan Bau Lama here were found safe last night (Aug 3).

According to a report by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), both women, aged 25, started hiking at 9am yesterday.

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After not being able to find a way out, one of the victims called the authorities for help around 2.20pm.

Bau Fire Station chief and operations commander Tawang Lingem said four firefighters along with local villagers then started the search for the missing victims in the jungle.

Around 7.10pm, the victims were successfully located and brought out of the jungle safely. — DayakDaily