SAR launched for villager missing after trip to durian orchard

MIRI (Dec 7): A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation has been activated for a senior citizen in Limbang, who failed to return home from his durian orchard in Kampung Merasam Darat.

The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement identified the man as

“He left home for his orchard at around 7.30am on Saturday but did not return home.

“Family members and villagers carried out a search but were unsuccessful, prompting them to seek official assistance,” said Bomba.

It added a call on the incident was received at 12.27pm yesterday, leading to the despatch of rescuers to the village to conduct a search.

As of 2.30pm, the senior has not been located.