Missing for five days, disabled woman found weak in mining pond swamp
The 66-year-old, who has a mental health condition, was found alive at Paya Lombong Sega Hilir in Kuala Sawah yesterday afternoon.
SEREMBAN – A family's five-day ordeal ended yesterday afternoon when a woman with disabilities (OKU) who also has a mental health condition was found alive at the Paya Lombong Sega Hilir area in Kuala Sawah.
The 66-year-old had been reported missing from Kampung Sega Tengah Hilir on July 31 before being located at about 3.30pm yesterday through an integrated search and rescue (SAR) operation.
Seremban district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Yatim Osman said the woman was found in a weak condition and was given immediate first aid.
"She was then taken to Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJ), Seremban for further treatment," he said when contacted. (Quote translated from Malay.)
He said the SAR operation involved 52 officers and personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and the K9 Unit with a detection dog, along with villagers and related agencies.
"The police wish to record their appreciation to all parties involved in the operation until the victim was found safe," he said.
Mohd Yatim also advised family members caring for senior citizens, persons with disabilities or individuals with mental health conditions to always pay attention to safety aspects.
This includes continuous monitoring and ensuring follow-up treatment according to hospital advice, to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
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