Indonesian man missing in Lawas, suspected to have been attacked by crocodile

Bomba personnel using the surface water rescue method to search for the missing man. Photo: Bomba Sarawak

LAWAS, Oct 9: An Indonesian man has been reported missing.

It is suspected he was attacked by a crocodile while fishing near Sungai Merapok, Block C, Ladang Sawit Kuala Lawas here today.

The victim was identified as Juma Misi, aged 30-years-old.


According to a Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson, a team from the Lawas Fire Station (BBP) was deployed to the location after receiving an emergency call at 8.57am.

Bomba has activated a search and rescue operation (SAR) for the missing man using a rescue boat near the location it is suspected he was attacked at. — DayakDaily