Tragic discovery: Body of 14-year-old snatched by crocodile in Sarawak finally found

Villagers move the boy’s body up the village jetty. — Bomba pic

First Published: Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026 8:58 AM MYT

KUCHING, — The body of a teenage boy who was attacked by a crocodile at Ulu Sungai Plaie in Sebuyau was found on Tuesday night.

In an update at 10.13pm, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the 14-year-old’s body was found by villagers.

Police were sent to the location to retrieve the body and transport it to Simunjan Hospital.

The boy, identified as Mohamad Nordin Mohamad Othman, was attacked by a crocodile on Monday afternoon.

The attack occurred when the victim was loading oil palm fruits into a boat and was witnessed by his uncle. — The Borneo Post