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SIPITANG: The body of a missing man was found on the fifth day of a search and rescue operation along Sungai Megalong in Kampung Banting here.

The victim, identified as 52-year-old Punggut Madin, was believed to have been attacked by a crocodile while fishing with friends on May 1.

He was reported missing after disappearing from sight while pulling in a fishing net, prompting a multi-agency SAR operation led by the Sipitang Fire and Rescue Department.

His body, found in an incomplete state by a member of the public about 2.3 kilometres from the incident site at 12.20pm on Monday, was recovered following confirmation by rescue personnel.

The operation, which involved firefighters, police, civil defence and villagers, concluded after the remains were handed over to the police for further action.