Saturday afternoon three rescue units with the Guam Fire Department continue search efforts for the betel nut picker who remains missing since Friday night. Assistant Fire Chief Ronnie Chiguina who is the Incident Commander says along with the search, they have a drone asset they have been using as well.

He adds that if there are any residents in the nearby area and they see anything, to please call 911. Also, if you are planning to hike, to refrain from the Leo Palace, Sigua Falls, and Ordot area as they conduct their operations.

The male betel nut picker, believed to be in his late 40s to early 50s, was found deceased at approximately 11:20am. The two individuals were reported overdue around 7:30pm Friday night, prompting search operations by GFD at 8pm.

Guam Police Department officers are currently on scene and conducting an investigation. Search efforts remain active for the second missing individual.

This has been a joint operation with support from the U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25.

UPDATE: At 5:30pm the Guam Fire Department confirms the second missing individual in the Leo Palace area has been located and in good health.