BANDAR PERMAISURI, May 1 (Bernama) -- A 50-year-old man sustained injuries to his right arm and left fingers after being attacked by a crocodile while casting a net at a lake in Kampung Jelapang here yesterday.
Setiu police chief Supt Mohd Zain Mat Deris said the incident occurred at about 5.30 pm.
“The victim, who is a resident of the village, was casting nets with two of his family members.
“He was suddenly attacked by a crocodile and, still conscious, was taken to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu for treatment,” he said in a statement today.
He said the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) personnel caught the reptile with the help of villagers on the same day.
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