MIRI, July 30 -- A 57-year-old man from Kampung Melayu Beluru, Bakong, survived a harrowing crocodile attack while fishing with his brother-in-law at Sungai Pangi in Bakong, Baram, late last night.

The victim, identified as Aziz Sabtu, sustained serious injuries to his left eye, left hand, front and back of his abdomen and right leg during the ordeal.

According to Marudi police chief DSP Nor Aizan Mohd Jamil, police received a report regarding the incident at approximately 12.11am today.

"On July 29 (yesterday) at about 10.30pm, the complainant, Mohd Yusof Abdullah, had gone out to cast a fishing net at Sungai Pangi with his brother-in-law, the victim, about two kilometres from Kampung Melayu Beluru," said Nor Aizan when contacted.

He...