Man killed in crocodile attack while fishing

27 May 2025 • 8:44 AM MYT
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By: Winnie Kasmir

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.

Jufri Untung was believed to have been attacked by a crocodile near the riverbank.

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