Two brothers attacked by crocodile near Pitas
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In the 5.30pm incident, the 53-year-old victim suffered severe injuries, while the 51-year-old brother suffered minor injuries.
Kota Marudu District Police Chief Superintendent Zairolnizal Ishak said one of the victims' wives had filed the report.
He said in the report it was stated that her husband and brother-in-law were attacked by a crocodile and suffered injuries.
"Investigations found the husband and his brother had gone towards the river to install a water pump.
"They were attacked by a 2.4 meter crocodile who bit the leg of the victim while they were installing pipes," he said in a statement on Tuesday.
The brother had attempted to save the victim but was bitten by the animal.
"The complainant rushed to the riverbank, and both victims were brought to the Pitas Hospital for further treatments," he said.
Zairolnizal said one victim suffered severe injuries on both legs, the torso, and the arms.
"The victim is still receiving treatments in Pitas Hospital. Once he stabilises, he will be referred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE).
"His brother suffered light injuries on his right arm and left leg, thus he was treated as an outpatient," he said.
