Elderly man survives crocodile attack at Port Dickson jetty

PETALING JAYA: A 62-year-old man was injured when a crocodile grabbed him by his leg and dragged him into a river in Port Dickson early today.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said the victim escaped by clinging to a large rock, Bernama reported.

He said the man was fishing at a jetty when the incident occurred at about 4am.

The crocodile is believed to have pounced on the victim’s left leg before dragging him into the river.

The victim later climbed to the riverbank and sought help from family members before being taken to a hospital for treatment.

He is currently receiving treatment and undergoing surgery at Port Dickson Hospital. He had a broken left toe, broken left ankle and multiple cuts on both legs.

State wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) director Faizal Izham Pikri said they have increased monitoring and placed warning signs at the location.

He said Perhilitan may set up crocodile traps later. Faizal urged the public to avoid river areas known to be crocodile habitats.

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