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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Missing hiker survives 14 days lost with no food in Malaysia mountains by drinking water from plants

A hiker has been found alive after 14 days lost in mountains in southwest Malaysia, and says she survived despite having no food and only drinking water she found collected in pitcher plants.

Jaslinda Saludin, 49, was among 14 hikers and two mountain guides taking part in a trek to Gunung Batu Putih, near Tapah, beginning on 23 May. She became separated from the group the following day, and was not found until Saturday 6 June.

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