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Missing man found dead

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MIRI: A man who was reported missing after he has gone to a jungle near Pelutan Camp in Ulu Baram has been found

dead on Wednesday afternoon.

The body was found by a group of Search and Rescue (SAR) team comprising the camp’s workers around 4.30pm.

After the discovery, the team immediately informed the police.

However, it was not immediately known what has caused his death.

The deceased has been identified as Johnny Sigai, 39.

He was reported missing by his wife since he went into the jungle on 14 October around 3pm to check on traps that he had set up earlier.

According to Marudi Police chief, DSP Gabriel Risut, the police have been informed of the discovery.

Effort is being made to bring the body out from the jungle.