KUANTAN: Bite marks on a forest fruit led to the discovery of a South Korean tourist who was reported missing in Bentong, near here, since three days ago.
Bentong district police chief, Supt Mohamad Mansor Mohd Nor said Kim Chae Won, 71, was found in a weak condition at 3pm today, near a watery area about 1.5km from the centre of the search and rescue (SAR) operation.
He said Kim was found by Zainal anak Ali, 26, from Kampung Sungai Paga, Pos Koyan, Kuala Lipis, who was one of the 31 Orang Asli who joined the SAR operation.
“Zainal found a fruit with human bites which led us to the victim. There were fruits where the victim was found which were believed to be his source of food,” he said when contacted.
He said Kim was sent to Bentong Hospital for treatment.
Kim, who is on vacation with his family, was reported missing while visiting the Japanese Teahouse area, Berjaya Hills Resort at 3.30pm on Sept 22. — Bernama