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Daily Express
27-05-2025
- Daily Express
Man killed in crocodile attack while fishing
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Firemen about to carry the victim to be handed to police. KINABATANGAN: A 30-year-old man was killed after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing at Ladang Linddale, here, Monday. Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station Chief Hairi Utoh said they were alerted at 6.08am. Jufri Untung was believed to have been attacked by a crocodile near the riverbank. A search and rescue operation (SAR) was launched using the surface searching method along the riverbanks to find the victim who was found at 1.40pm about 30 metres from where he was reported missing. Jufri's body was handed over to the police for further action. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
26-05-2025
- The Star
Indonesian man killed by crocodile in Kinabatangan
KOTA KINABALU: An Indonesian man was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in a river at Ladang Linddale in Kinabatangan on Monday morning (May 26). The victim, Jufri Untung, 30, was attacked by a crocodile during routine fishing by the riverbank. Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station chief Hairi Utoh said they responded to a 6.06am emergency call and dispatched a five-member team led by Mohd Nor Azmeer. The team arrived at the scene, about 50km away, at 7.21am. "We launched a search and rescue operation using surface searching techniques along the riverbanks," he said. The operation involved the Royal Malaysia Police, the Wildlife Department, and members of the public. The victim's body was found at 1.40pm, about 30m from where he was last seen, and he was confirmed dead at the scene by police personnel. "The crocodile had released the victim near the water's edge. His left arm was missing, believed to have been bitten off during the attack," said Hairi. The victim's remains were handed over to the police for further action, and the operation was called off at 3pm after confirming the area was safe. Hairi advised the public to exercise extreme caution near riverbanks, especially in crocodile-prone areas. This is not the first reported crocodile incident in the region, which is known as a habitat for wild reptiles.
Daily Express
02-05-2025
- Daily Express
Man feared taken by crocodile while fishing in Kinabatangan
Published on: Friday, May 02, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 02, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KINABATANGAN: A man in his 30s is feared to have been attacked by a crocodile while casting nets in a river near Ladang Sepagaya, Kampung Suan Lamba here. Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station chief Hairi Utoh said they received an emergency call from the district police headquarters at 4.10pm on Friday about the incident, believed to have occurred on Thursday noon. The victim was reported missing after failing to return home, with only his slippers and fishing gear found at the scene. His identity has yet to be confirmed, but he is believed to be a non-citizen. Firefighters are currently en route to the location to carry out a search and rescue (SAR) operation. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
