MIRI, July 14 -- A 39-year-old man survived a vicious crocodile attack yesterday afternoon by poking the reptile in the eye at Loagan Tebabui, Kuala Tutoh, in Marudi.

The victim, identified as Dennis Karon, suffered a fracture to his right arm and multiple injuries to various parts of his body, including his head.

The Civil Defence Force (APM) said an emergency call regarding the incident was received at 4.38 pm.

An APM team was immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived at approximately 5.30 pm.

"The team arrived at the Kampung Benawa ferry wharf, where the victim was located," APM said in a statement.

"He was later transported to Marudi Hospital for immediate treatment," the statement continued.

When contacted, the victim's n...