Man in Sarawak snatched by crocodile and dragged into river


MIRI: A man in northern Sarawak was snatched by a crocodile while he was walking along the river at his village and rescuers are searching for him.

This tragic incident befell Effendi Panil, 45, of Kpg Baru Lawas at 12 noon on July 29.    

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