RANAU: An elderly man who was reported missing after going out to look for cane in the forest area of Kampung Patau, here, since July 21, was found dead Monday morning.
The body of Jurin Sahantoh, 62, was found floating by the search and rescue (SAR) team in the waterfall area at about 11am.
Family members looked for him for 10 days but to no avail.
Ranau District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Simiun Lomudin said his side only received a report about the missing victim on July 31.
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The body was sent to Ranau Hospital for post-mortem purposes.
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