The missing man was found dead in a rocky ditch in St.

BAU, Sept. 19: A man reported missing since Sept. 16 was found dead in a hilly area near his home in Fairy Lorong Village 5, here today.

The victim, Clement Chimiet Condos, 29, was reported to have left his home and headed for his family's garden around 10 a.m. on September 16.

However, the victim did not return after a period of travel to the garden that took about 30 minutes, causing family members to conduct search efforts before police reports were made.

According to the Centre for Operational Movements (PGO) of the Malaysian Department of Bombs and Rescues (JBPM) Sarawak, Search and Rescue (SAR) operations were resumed on the third day starting at 8.10 am with search teams divided into two sections involving river areas, hillbeds and hilly areas.

"The operation was also accompanied by members of the Bau Bombing and Rescue Police (BBP), police, Malaysian Public Defence Force (APM) and villagers, in addition to assistance from K9 Unit and Police Drone Unit.

"At approximately 2:50 p.m., the victim was found about 500 meters from his home, at an altitude of about 20 meters in a rockfill", he said in a statement today.

The bomb squad then carried out the work of lowering the victims using a stretcher before the deceased victim was handed over to police for further action.

The SAR operation was monitored at 4:29 p.m. and terminated at 4:30 p.m. after the victim was found.