KOTA KINABALU: A search is on fo a man who has gone missing after a suspected crocodile attack in Sabah’s east coast Kunak district on Monday (Sept 30).
Ridwan Nair had gone to a river to catch fish when it was believed the reptile had attacked the 50-year-old.
Kunak Fire and Rescue station chief Mohammad Omarbatha said they were alerted to the incident at 11.18am.
A team of six firemen was then deployed to the location for the search and rescue operation, he said.
The operation also involved the police, Sabah Wildlife Department as well as villagers, he added.
“We were informed that a crocodile had lunged at the man while he was netting fish,” he said, in a statement.
“We have yet to locate the victim so far, further updates will be provided on the situation soon,” Mohammad added.
He said the operation involved rescuers looking for the victim along the riverbank, adding the search was postponed at 4.31pm and will resume tomorrow.
