A one-year-old boy was mauled by a crocodile on Thursday during a fishing trip with his father in a river that passed through the city of Lahd Datu in east Malaysia, according to Sky News, and according to details reported by local media, a boat carrying the father and his son in the river was attacked by a crocodile..
The creeping animal hit his 40-year-old father on the head, while the little boy was kidnapped in the depths of the water in front of his father’s eyes, who fled to the river bank. The agency, Somswa Rashid, confirmed that a search was underway for any trace of the child, noting that the father sustained serious head and body injuries.
The media continued: “The man was transferred to Lahd Datu hospital to receive necessary treatment.” The Royal Malaysian Police and Maritime Police joined the local fire brigade in a search for the child’s body, but to no avail..
Officials warn villagers living along the stretch of river to stay away from water, for fear of deadly crocodile attacks.
“Many people depend on the river for food and sustenance, so they need to go to the water,” Sumswa said.“.
He added: ‘We have warned them of the additional dangers at the moment. We need to be especially careful as it is possible the crocodile is still in the area.’“.
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