Crocodile kills pensioner in Lahad Datu
Bernama
November 30, 2016 15:01 MYT
November 30, 2016 15:01 MYT
The crocodile attacked Tigahari Madjami, 60, while he was fishing, says Lahad Datu district officer Iman Ali. - Photo for illustration purpose only
A crocodile reportedly attacked and killed a pensioner of the Lahad Datu District Council early Tuesday at the Palm Oil Industry Cluster port near here.
The body of the 60-year-old man, identified as Tigahari Madjami, was found by a Fire and Rescue search-and-rescue team near the location at 12.33am today, said Sabah Fire and Rescue Department public relations officer Mohd Afendi K Ramin.
Lahad Datu district officer Iman Ali, when contacted by Bernama, said the pensioner had retired in September.
"The crocodile attacked him when he was fishing at the POIC port," he said, adding that the body was sent to Semporna.
Lahad Datu Police chief ACP Hamzah Ahmad, when contacted, confirmed the incident. -- Bernama