{
  "id": 4093101,
  "title": "Sabah clam hunter survives crocodile attack after friend beats nine-foot reptile on the head",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/sabah-clam-hunter-survives-crocodile-attack-after-friend-beats-nine-4093101",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:55:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/29/sabah-clam-hunter-survives-crocodile-attack-after-friend-beats-nine-foot-reptile-on-the-head/233136"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Beaufort, Aug 29 — A clam hunter named Hamdan Samad faced a harrowing encounter with a nine-foot crocodile while searching for clams in Sungai Siungau, near Kampung Lubok Weston, on Thursday afternoon. The 4pm incident left Hamdan with injuries to his left leg and right hand. The Kampung Weston Village Chief, Masri Latif, recounted that Hamdan and his companion, Ag Sabtu Omar, were retrieving their boat to clam hunt when they encountered the large crocodile. As detailed by Masri, the crocodile suddenly attacked and struggled with Hamdan. However, Ag Sabtu swiftly came to his aid, managing to free him by striking the reptile on the head until it released its grip. Following the escape, Hamdan recognized he had been bitten and was immediately taken to the Weston Health Clinic before being transferred to the Beaufort District Hospital for treatment. Masri emphasized the importance of heightened caution among residents, especially fishermen and anglers, when engaging in activities near the river, citing the growing frequency of crocodile sightings. He also noted the presence of multiple crocodiles in the river and requested action to tackle the threat they pose. Masri had already reached out to the Wildlife Department, who pledged efforts to trap the crocodile. Another similar incident occurred several years ago when a woman searching for clams in the river was saved after her companion fought off the crocodile, according to the Daily Express.",
  "summary": "BEAUFORT, Aug 29 — A man was injured after being attacked and bitten by a crocodile while searching for clams in S...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Sabah clam hunter survives crocodile attack after friend beats nine-foot reptile on the head",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/sabah-clam-hunter-survives-crocodile-attack-after-friend-beats-nine",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:55:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}