NEWSFLASH: News from Sumatra

I have just had a brief telephone call from Richard Freeman. The expedition has so far been remarkably successful. They have:

• Found footprints of at least three different individuals
• Heard orang pendek calling in the jungle
• Got new and important witness testimony
• Collected "lots" of hair samples

Richard paid tribute to Adele's skills on the expedition, saying that she is a very valuable addition to the team.

They were not affected by last week's earthquake, but, they did feel the one this morning, which "wobbled them from side to side for about three seconds". The expedition is now heading into the lowland jungle to meet the Kubu people.

More news as I get it.