Missing man found dead near car in Kapit ravine
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 3.06pm, after which a team from the Kapit Fire and Rescue Station, located 61 kilometres away, was dispatched to the scene and arrived at 4.08pm.
"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.
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