Search Intensifies for Missing Hiker with Help from Orang Asli Community
Orang Asli community to join intensified hunt for missing hiker at Gunung Batu Putih
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The search for missing hiker Jaslinda Saludin at Gunung Batu Putih, Malaysia, will receive assistance from the local Orang Asli community starting June 2. The operation has entered its eighth day, with concerns over her deteriorating condition as rescuers face new challenges from wildlife.
- 01Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been missing since May 24 during a hike at Gunung Batu Putih.
- 02More than 22 Orang Asli residents from Kampung Orang Asli Ampang Woh will join the search efforts.
- 03The search area has been refined as rescuers have completed a full search of the main trekking route.
- 04The search operation is now facing new risks due to signs of wildlife, including black panther crossings.
- 05Rescue teams have shown determination despite some sustaining minor injuries during the operation.
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The search and rescue operation for Jaslinda Saludin, a 49-year-old hiker missing since May 24 at Gunung Batu Putih in Malaysia, is set to intensify with the involvement of the local Orang Asli community starting June 2. Datuk Sayani Saidon, director of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, announced that over 22 residents from Kampung Orang Asli Ampang Woh will participate in small groups focusing on off-road areas between Kem Sukaneka and Gunung Rayu. The search has now entered its eighth day, and concerns are growing regarding Jaslinda's physical condition. Previously, the search radius was expanded to cover the main trekking route, but new risks have emerged due to evidence of wildlife in the area, including black panther crossings detected by surveillance cameras. The operation has involved various agencies, including the Wildlife and National Parks Department, and has faced challenges, including minor injuries among rescue personnel. Jaslinda was last seen on May 24 at 7:30 am after continuing towards the summit alone.
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The search operation's success is crucial for the local community and the families involved, highlighting the importance of collaboration in rescue efforts.
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