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Nine-year-old boy killed in crocodile attack in Sabah
A primary school student drowned after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing with his older brother in a river in Sabah. Police said the incident occurred at Sungai Semayan with the victim, a Year Three pupil at Sekolah Kebangsaan Semayan, still in the water when emergency responders arrived.
LSN Malaysia ·
A nine-year-old boy from Sabah has died following a crocodile attack while he was fishing along Sungai Semayan. The student, who attended Sekolah Kebangsaan Semayan, was engaged in fishing activities with his older brother when the incident occurred, according to police statements.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation by local authorities. The boy was reportedly still in the river when rescue teams reached the scene, though efforts to save him proved unsuccessful.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about water safety in the region, particularly for recreational activities near rivers known to be inhabited by crocodiles. Authorities have not yet released additional details about preventive measures or public warnings in the area.
This marks another fatal wildlife encounter in Sabah, where crocodile-related incidents continue to pose risks to residents and visitors in proximity to natural waterways.