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AN AUSTRALIAN HIKER who went missing for nearly two weeks after losing his bearings in remote Malaysian jungle was found by rescuers today and taken to hospital, police said.
Andrew Gaskell, 26, had set off alone on 20 October into Mulu National Park, which is at the heart of vast and rugged rain forests on Borneo island.
Gaskell got lost after eschewing local park regulations requiring that visitors take a guide, district police officer-in-charge Gabriel Marudi told AFP by phone.
But he was found this afternoon after a nearly week-long jungle search by around 40 rescue personnel.
Thin and weak
Gaskell was thin and weak and had an injured foot but was flown by helicopter to the town of Miri and was expected to recover, Marudi said.
“It was very lucky for him to be found still alive after such a long time,” said Marudi, adding he had no further details on how Gaskell survived.
Mulu National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site famed for some of the world’s largest caves, striking limestone karst pinnacles above ground and dense jungle.
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I’ve no medical experience whatsoever, but I’d be of the opinion that a lot of changes could happen to a person in 5 years. It seems like a long interval between tests.
@Patrick J. Keating: my reading of the science, from the article, is that in effect the HPV test detects potential cancer earlier, and that by extending the intervals more testing can be concentrated on people at medium to high risk of developing cancer.
@Patrick J. Keating: if you are hpv negative then the risk of developing cervical cancer is low therefore the intervals are further apart. If you are HPV positive then the risk is higher then the intervals are closer together so you can be monitored of any changes. Having the HPV veirsus does not mean you will get cervical cancer but not having the HPV virsus means you are unlikely. Hense the difference in interval times so the resources can be put to those who need it most.
@Rmaybe: if you’re HPV negative you should be getting the vaccine.
@Alan Peters: this is not true. Apart from the fact that there are not enough enough safety studies for women over the age of 26 receiving the vaccine, it not being detected in your smear does not mean you have not had previous exposure nor does it mean it will be effective and at €690 for a 3 shot course it’s out if the reach of many women. Regular screening is currently the best precaution for older women who are already sexually active.
This was changed practically by stealth…a lot of women dont know about this change. The previous smear tests tested for abnormal cells as well as HPV. Now we are only testing for HPV and only when a positive result is recorded do we then investigate further regarding these abnormalities. After all of the scandal regarding cervical check I’m amazed anyone is still using the service. I pay privately in Northern Ireland for full screening every 3 years (or as often as I choose)
@Lynn Mcdonald: Irish health service run by Irish that’s what you get
@Lynn Mcdonald: The old smear tests tested for abnormal cells, never for HPV unless there were abnormal cells present. The thing is HPV is the biggest cause of cervical cancer. But a person may potentially have had HPV but yet not developed abnormal cells so could have gone on to develop cervical cancer by the time the next smear came around. So this screening is actually better.
https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/cervical-screening/what-cervical-screening-is.html
Five year testing intervals will mean more preventable deaths. A very bizarre decision.
@Mike Dunne: according to the studies referenced in the article, if even 10% of capacity generated were then focused on the higher risk cohort it will actually save 554 lives overall each year, I’m assuming these are UK figures however.
@Mike Dunne: The science speaks for itself in this case.
Not happy with those the HSE have already passed over now they are openly putting more women at risk and think they doing a good job.
Scandal after scandal.
@Derek Anderson: try researching before posting Derek cos that’s not true
So that that can’t be responsible for missing something. You’d think they’d want to improve the service, seeing that they have Literally Killed people with their negligence. A Lot can change in 5 yrs so they can just say well Your body changed we didn’t miss anything
@Orela Krawczyk: this is improving the service. It is screening for a virus that could cause changes before they actually happen rather than waiting for the changes to happen and then provide treatment
People choosing to be outraged rather than reading the article.
I get private smear 100e in between the Cervical check appointments. Please inform all the ladies in your life, it could save a life.
@Sharon Weldon: Did you know, that once you go private and something is found that needs further investigating, you are removed from the HSE process, so won’t be referred for a colposcopy. It isn’t that easy then to have one privately. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30943439.html
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