6yo girl snatched by crocodile in front of grandfather in Tatau, urgent search launched

Sep 18, 2024 @ 21:48

bomba — The six-year-old girl (inset) is missing after being snatched by a crocodile while bathing by the river at Kampung Seberang Pasar Lama, Tatau on Sept 18, 2024.

By DayakDaily Team

TATAU, Sept 18: A six-year-old girl is missing after a crocodile snatched and dragged her underwater right before his grandfather’s eyes at Kampung Seberang Pasar Lama Tatau late this evening.

Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak reported that the attack occurred around 6.30pm while they were bathing by the river.

The Tatau fire station was alerted by the Tatau police station, and a team of firefighters was immediately deployed to the scene.

The search team involving firefighters, police and villagers at the jetty of Kampung Seberang Pasar Lama Tatau on Sept 18, 2024.

An urgent search operation, involving both firefighters and police, is currently ongoing along the jetty and riverbank.

As of 9.30pm, the girl has yet to be found. — DayakDaily

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