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.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Invasive aliens
New Fazley-Vida romance has ex-wife’s blessing
Travel advisory revisions lift Sabah tourism
Wee: FDIs shouldn’t sideline locals
12 held for allegedly robbing Taiwanese YouTuber of RM35,000
10-year passports on hold
Court gives conditional stay
A time of hard reflection for PKR at this weekend’s congress
RM5mil allocation under scrutiny
Next step – made by Malaysia

Others Also Read