Cambodian found drowned might be victim of crocodile attack - Police

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The police do not rule out the possibility that a Cambodian man found drowned yesterday in Sungai Mati, Tanjung Putus died due to a crocodile attack. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

The area is known to be a habitat for crocodiles.

KUANTAN - The police do not rule out the possibility that a Cambodian man found drowned yesterday in Sungai Mati, Tanjung Putus here died due to a crocodile attack.

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the body was found intact but showed signs of injuries believed to be due to a crocodile attack.

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"We have to wait for the forensic report. But the area is known to be a habitat for crocodiles," he told reporters after attending the state-level 217th Police Day celebration here today.

The body of Cambodian Sary Tolos, 26, a mechanic at a vehicle workshop in Indera Mahkota here, was found washed up on the riverbank at noon, about 300 metres from the spot he went missing.

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He was swept away while fishing with two friends in the river at 8 pm on Saturday. - BERNAMA