KOTA KINABALU: A 50-year-old man is missing after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Sungai Batang Baru, near Batu 10, on Thursday (Feb 27) evening. According to witnesses, the victim was scattering fertiliser into the river to prepare for fishing when a crocodile suddenly lunged at him and dragged him underwater. Sandakan Fire and Rescue...
KOTA BARU: A housewife was stunned by an encounter with a 1.4m-long crocodile in a stream at the front of her house at Lorong Masjid Tal 7, Pasir Mas on Tuesday (Dec 31) Ong Lian Hui, 56, said she initially thought it was just a large monitor lizard. "I was stunned when I realised it was a...
IPOH: The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is monitoring the surroundings of Pantai Teluk Batik following the sighting of a crocodile in the area on Thursday (Dec 12). State director Yusoff Shariff said no traps have been set as the department is prioritising observation, and urged visitors the area to be careful. "We advise the...
MELAKA: The Melaka government is committed to ensuring the safety of residents, particularly those living near the basin of Sungai Malim, from the threat of crocodiles. State senior executive councillor for housing, local government, drainage, climate change and disaster management Datuk Rais Yasin said he hoped the Melaka chapter of the Wildlife and National Parks Department...
KOTA KINABALU: A crocodile measuring over three metres was caught by islanders after trying to attack a child in the waters of Kampung Lok Baru on Pulau Gaya, off the city here. The 200kg reptile, which was believed to have been lurking in the waters off the city for months, was trapped by the villagers at...
