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Man killed in crocodile attack while fishing
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025
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Man killed in crocodile attack while fishing
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.

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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.

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Jufri’s body was handed over to the police for further action.
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