Elderly Man Lives in Yew Tee Forest For 33 Years
Source: https://mustsharenews.com/elderly-man-forest/
Author: Iqmall Hayat
A 79-year-old man has been doing just that for the past 33 years, living in the forests of Sungei Tengah and surviving off porridge and farmed vegetables. Though he chooses to live in the dense forest for most of his time, he would come into society regularly to earn money by peddling vegetables off his bicycle. After speaking to the man, Shin Min Daily found that he was actually living alone in the forested areas around Yew Tee.He lives in a makeshift home, built with canvas and wooden sticks. After his plight was shared on social media, authorities got in contact with the man to provide aid. Shin Min Daily reports that the authorities managed to track down his relatives who lived in Bukit Panjang.These relatives were then asked by authorities to provide temporary shelter for the man while a one-room rental flat was arranged for him. The man was also offered a job as a gardener which pays about $1,200 per month.While others view the man as someone who needs saving, he has shown that he is fully capable of living his own life over these years. Without disturbing the peace, he has shown resilience and the ability to overcome adversity over the decades. Hopefully, he is living in a more comfortable position and can eliminate some worries from his life.