PEKAN, Sept 8 — A woman who was reported missing since yesterday night was found safe in a jungle behind her house in Kampung Nyior Manis here this afternoon.

Officer-in-charge of Pekan Fire and Rescue Station Wan Samsul Effendi Wan Mahmud said the 31-year-old woman was found at 4.20pm with the help of a drone belonging to a member of the public.

“The woman, believed to be suffering from depression, was found in the jungle about 200 metres from her house, and in a fatigue state with minor cuts all over her body.

“By using the drone belonging to a member of the public, we managed to detect movement in the jungle and eventually found her,” he said.

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Wan Samsul said the woman was reported missing since 10.15pm on September 7.

The case was handed over to the police for further action. — Bernama