Body parts of missing angler found in Marudi river


MIRI: Body parts of an elderly man reported missing while fishing in Sungai Ridan, Marudi, on Thursday (May 7) have been found.

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said Liew Mei Koon, 64, is believed to have been killed in a crocodile attack.

"At 10.52am today, the search and rescue team discovered parts of the victim’s body, namely two legs, a head and a hand.

"At 4pm, the search operation was fully concluded as the remaining body parts could not be found.

"The remains were handed over to the police for further action,” it said in a statement on Friday (May 8).

The department received a call regarding the victim’s disappearance at 9.20am on Thursday before a team from the Marudi Fire and Rescue Station was deployed to the location at Jalan Industri, Sungai Ridan.

The victim was reported missing by his younger brother after his motorcycle, clothing and fishing equipment were found beneath the Sungai Ridan bridge. — Bernama

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sarawak , Marudi , Angler , Missing , Remains , Body Part , Crocodile

Next In Nation

Three Perak districts flooded, 17 evacuated to relief centre on June 14
GOF foils attempt to smuggle 2,560 vape pods in Tanah Merah
Lorry driver in fatal Bentong crash has 15 summonses
Baby among four dead after lorry crushes car in Bentong
Man, 79, loses RM9mil in fake share, IPO scam
Wildlife conflict complaints top 76,000 since 2021, losses reach RM58.7mil
AKPS seizes 26 tonnes of frozen chicken with suspected fake halal cert
Search continues for two missing fishermen near Kemaman
Dengue cases in Sabah jump by over 50%
Man found drowned 12 hours after being swept away in river

Others Also Read