After an extensive manhunt, including police, dogs, and the army, Wirjo was found the next day just 3 miles west of his house, dangling from the roots of a tree growing over a riverbank.
Setelah perburuan luas, termasuk polisi, anjing, dan tentara, Wiryo ditemukan keesokan harinya 3 mil arah barat dari rumahnya, tergantung di akar pohon yang tumbuh menjuntai di tepi sungai.