Attacked by crocodile, badly-injured fisherman manages to ride motorbike to hospital

KUANTAN, (Bernama): Despite being seriously injured in a crocodile attack, a 42-year-old man somehow managed to get on his motorcycle and ride to a hospital for treatment.

The victim, Hamid Mohd Ismail, 42, who lives in Kampung Kuala Pahang, Pekan, said he was fishing at a riverbank at about 4am on Friday (Aug 17) near Kampung Kurnia here when the attack occurred.

He suffered serious injuries in his face and chest.

Pahang Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Ahmad Azhar Mohammed confirmed the incident and said that it was being investigated.

"The victim said he was fishing at the location and was attacked by the reptile when he went to fetch some water at the riverbank," Ahmad Azhar told Bernama here.

He said the victim managed to escape the crocodile and despite his injuries, rode his motorcycle to the nearby Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital here.

"He fainted as soon as he reached the hospital and is still receiving treatment," he said.

Ahmad Azhar said the victim was still weak and traumatised and was unable to provide more information about the attack.

"Perhilitan is monitoring the area and giving safety briefings to residents there," he said.

He added that the department was also investigating claims that a gunny sack containing a baby crocodile had been found in the area. – Bernama

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