Man killed in croc attack while fishing in Kinabatangan

26 May 2025 • 6:57 PM MYT
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By: Winnie Kasmir

KINABATANGAN: A 30-year-old man, Jufri Untung, died after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing near a river at Ladang Linddale early Monday.

According to Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue chief PPgB Hairi Utoh, the emergency call was received at 6.08am, prompting a search and rescue operation.

His body was found at 1.40pm, about 30 metres from where he was last seen.

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