Rescue personnel carrying the deceased's body onto a vehicle to be transported to the operations centre.

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Sept 23: A 59-year-old man reported missing in Kuala Baram has been found dead.

According to a report from Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre today, the body was found by a search team about four kilometers from the victim’s last known location.

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“The body was found floating in the river with signs of a crocodile attack,” it said.

The deceased’s body was later handed over to police for further action.

Yesterday (Sept 22), the victim, Minggu Ikum, was reported missing and feared to have been attacked by a crocodile while fishing. — DayakDaily