Man Reported Missing Found Dead Near Car In Kapit Ravine

SIBU, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- A man reported missing about a week ago was found dead today near a car believed to have plunged into a ravine along the road to the Baleh hydroelectric dam in Kapit, some 300 kilometres from here.

Kapit District Police Chief DSP Rohana Nanu confirmed the victim as 54-year-old Pika Rangga, whose body was discovered about 30 metres from the car.

“The victim’s body has been taken to Kapit Hospital for further action and his identity has been confirmed by family members,” he told Bernama tonight.

Meanwhile, Sibu Fire and Rescue Department chief Andy Alie said a call regarding the discovery of the body was received at 3.06 pm, after which a team from the Kapit Fire and Rescue Station, located 61 kilometres away, was dispatched to the scene and arrived at 4.08 pm.

“Inspections at the scene uncovered a Perodua Bezza in a ravine about 100 metres deep,” he said.

Andy added that firefighters used a scoop stretcher to retrieve the victim’s body, which was then handed over to the police for further action.

He said the victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a Ministry of Health medical officer and the operation concluded at 4.35 pm.

--BERNAMA