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Free Malaysia Today
3 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Rescuers find body of man attacked by crocodile in Kuching
Rescuers found the victim's body more than four hours after the search resumed this morning. (JBPM pic) PETALING JAYA : The body of a man who was attacked by a crocodile at the riverbank along Jalan Matang in Kuching, Sarawak, last night was found at about 12.30pm today. Padawan police chief Irwan Hafiz Radzi said the body of Jacob Tuan, 32, was discovered by a search and rescue team about 300m from where he was reportedly attacked. He said the body was intact, although bite marks were found on several areas, believed to be from the crocodile. 'The body was sent to the Sarawak General Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case has been classified as sudden death,' Harian Metro quoted Irwan as saying. Jacob was reported to be fishing when a crocodile suddenly emerged and dragged him into the river at about 10pm. Family members who witnessed the attack said it happened so fast that they were unable to help. They immediately alerted the police. The fire and rescue department deployed 12 personnel from the Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang fire stations to the scene. The search and rescue operation was called off at 12.30am because of the thick vegetation and darkness, and resumed at 8am today.
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Fisherman, 32, mauled to death by crocodile in front of horrified family after being dragged from riverbank by beast
A FISHERMAN who was savagely attacked and dragged into a river by a killer crocodile has been found dead. Jacob Tuan, 32, was snatched from a riverbank in Malaysia as he was fishing for catfish with his family late at night. 4 4 4 His body was recovered by police just hours after his horrified family reported the terrifying ordeal. The victim's family said the crocodile leapt out of the water after catching Tuan's fishing wire before dragging him under the river by his waist. Father-in-law Idi Rengkang, 50, said it all happened so quickly that they had no time to react and save Tuan. Rengkang recalled: "Jacob was pulling in the line when it suddenly snapped. "Then a crocodile struck and grabbed him at the waist. He shouted, 'Abak! (Dad)' and then there was silence." The heartbroken parent said he was also struck by the reptile's dangerous tail. Tuan's body was found on Friday afternoon covered in serious bite wounds after a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation was launched. Police said he was pulled from the riverbank less than 1,000ft away from where he was taken by the beast. Padawan District Police Chief, Superintendent Irwan Hafiz Mohd Radzi, paid his respects to the fisherman. He added: "The body has been sent to the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) for a post-mortem and the case is currently classified as sudden death." Horror moment tourist savaged by crocodile after climbing into cage for pics The killer was most likely a saltwater crocodile which are common along mangroves and rivers in Malaysia. It follows a spate of horror crocodile attacks in recent months. An idiotic tourist was savaged by a 15ft croc after climbing into the reptile's cage to get a picture with the beast. The 29-year-old man attempted the stunt in front of horrified onlookers in the Philippines after mistaking the cold-blooded beast for a statue. Gruesome footage showed the tourist wailing in agony as the predator locks her jaws around his limb and refuses to let go. The tourist miraculously survived the attack but did require over 50 stitches. Another tragic mauling left a seven-year-old boy fighting for his life after his arm was ripped off in a horrific crocodile encounter. Johandre Blom was attacked while playing in the water just a few feet away from his parents, at the Roodekoppies Dam in Brits, South Africa. Johandre was thrown around by the crocodile in its powerful jaws before his father rushed into the water. He managed to pull the boy free while the brutal predator was still circling them in the water. Johandre survived but lost his left arm in the bloody attack. 4
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Body of man believed to be victim of crocodile attack in Matang found
KUCHING, June 28 — The body believed to be that of Jacob Tuan, the victim of a recent crocodile attack, has been found by the search and rescue party this afternoon. Padawan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the remains were located around 12.30pm following a search operation that began earlier in the day. 'We began the search at 8am, and by 12.30pm, we had located the body through the joint efforts of the various search team,' he said when met by reporters. The remains have been transported to the Sarawak General Hospital for identification and a post-mortem examination. The case has been classified as sudden death. 'The victim was found about 300 metres from the location of the attack. 'Although the body is not fully intact, we will proceed with the post-mortem,' he said According to him, the body was found on the riverbank during low tide. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Crocodile attack feared as man vanishes while fishing in Matang
KUCHING, June 28 — A 32-year-old man is believed to be the latest victim of a crocodile attack at Muara Senggey river near Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh, Matang here last night. The victim, identified as Jacob Tuan, was reportedly fishing along the riverbank when he was attacked, approximately 200 metres from the nearby road. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched teams from Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang fire stations after his family members made a distress call at around 10pm last night. 'The incident occurred at a riverbank about 200 metres from the nearby road. However, the search-and-rescue (SAR) team faced difficulties due to thick vegetation and poor visibility,' Bomba said in a statement. The SAR operation was postponed at 12.30am and will resume later this morning. — The Borneo Post
