Body parts of missing angler found in Marudi river
The victim was reported missing by his younger brother after his motorcycle, clothing and fishing equipment were found beneath the Sungai Ridan bridge.
MIRI – Body parts of an elderly man reported missing while fishing in Sungai Ridan, Marudi, yesterday have been found.
The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said Liew Mei Koon, 64, was 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 today.
The department received a call regarding the victim’s disappearance at 9.20am yesterday 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
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