LAHAD DATU: A man in his 20s who went missing after collecting sea catches at Pantai Kampung Mundas, Tungku on Tuesday was found dead, believed attacked by a crocodile.
Acting District Police Chief Supt Jimmy Panyau said the victim had gone out to sea at about 7am on Tuesday to collect catches from a net he had set the day before.
It is believed that while collecting the catches, a crocodile appeared and attacked him on the stomach and chest before he was dragged into the water.
The victim’s family members and villagers later launched a search and his body was found floating off Pantai Kampung Mundas at about 10am.
The case has been classified as sudden death (SDR).
Jimmy reminded members of the public to exercise caution, especially when carrying out activities in the sea or river, to avoid similar incidents.
He said the public may contact SI Mohd Tahir Radin Hassan at 089-881255 or visit the nearest police station for information.
On Monday, a 12-year-old boy was also found dead, believed attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Tagupi Darat.
The victim’s neighbour reportedly witnessed the boy being dragged into the water by a crocodile. His body was later found at about 2pm with injuries on the back and leg.
