Miracle Rescue: Woman Found Safe After Two Weeks Missing While Hiking
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A woman, Jaslinda Saludin, 49, has been found safe after disappearing for nearly two weeks while hiking Gunung Batu Putih in Tapah, Malaysia.
- Her family expressed immense relief and gratitude, calling her safe return a "miracle of Allah."
- The family plans to return to Kuala Lumpur for Jaslinda to rest and recover, with future hiking plans to be decided later.
A sense of profound relief has washed over the family of Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who was found safe on Gunung Batu Putih in Tapah, Malaysia, after nearly two weeks of being missing. Her eldest daughter, Nurin Darwisyah Mohd Faizal, 26, described the moment of her mother's discovery as a "miracle of the great Allah, nothing is impossible."
This is a miracle of the great Allah, nothing is impossible.
"Alhamdulillah, of course I am happy, very grateful that our prayers have been answered," Nurin Darwisyah told Utusan Malaysia. The family had endured 14 days of anxious waiting, with Jaslinda's other daughter, Dhia Damia Mohd Faizal, 21, admitting that sleep was difficult and her heart was heavy throughout the search. "We believed in the power of Allah, were confident in our prayers which never ceased, and drew strength from everyone's words, believing my mother was strong," Dhia Damia shared.
Alhamdulillah, of course I am happy, very grateful that our prayers have been answered.
Now that Jaslinda has been safely located, her family's immediate priority is her rest and recovery. "If possible, I want my mother to rest first, to calm down. We want to return to our lives as usual, my small family and I. We plan to return to Kuala Lumpur," Nurin Darwisyah stated. Regarding future hiking activities, the family will reconsider. "We'll see. If mother still wants to hike, she can, but she must go with the family," she added.
If possible, I want my mother to rest first, to calm down. We want to return to our lives as usual, my small family and I. We plan to return to Kuala Lumpur.
The successful search and rescue operation concluded with Jaslinda being found in good condition, bringing an end to the widespread concern and intensive efforts that had been underway. The reunion marks a joyous occasion for the family and the community that had followed the search.
This is a miracle of the great Allah, nothing is impossible. This is thanks to the prayers of all parties.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.