Fishing trip takes ugly turn

James Kon

A fishing journey alongside the Jalan Mulaut riverbank took a tragic activate Tuesday night, after a crocodile allegedly dragged a neighborhood male teenager into the river.

The sufferer’s lifeless physique was found hours later, 1.5 kilometres away from the scene of the incident.

ASO Metusin bin Haji Menudin led 4 firefighters from the Jerudong Fireplace Station, whereas ABK 670 Amir Hassan bin Haji Bidin led 5 firefighters from the Rimba Fireplace Station Particular Squad to the scene after the 6.04pm misery name was obtained, the Fireplace and Rescue Division (FRD) stated.

It was learnt that the sufferer and three buddies had been web fishing by the riverbank. At one level, the web had bought caught. In an try to dislodge his web, the sufferer waded by way of the river, solely to be snatched by the crocodile.

Firefighters, assisted by the general public, instantly carried out search and rescue operations. At 9.45pm, the general public discovered the sufferer’s physique close to Lubok Sigurun.

The physique was handed over to the Royal Brunei Police Drive (RBPF) and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital.

In mild of the incident, which has gone viral, the FRD reminded the general public to be on the alert when finishing up actions close to the river, and to pay attention to whether or not crocodile warning indicators are in place.

FRD additionally acknowledged that unclean premises with rodent infestation are liable to attracting wild animals equivalent to crocodiles and monitor lizards. Deserted lawns may grow to be a nesting space.