Horrifying moment a crocodile drags a mangled body through a river after pouncing on a fisherman and pulling him into Indonesian river
- Wacalling, 60, was fishing in Sulawesi when he was attacked by a crocodile
- He was dragged underwater in a frenzied attack which was over in seconds
- The crocodile was later seen holding the mutilated lifeless body in its jaws
An Indonesian fisherman has been mauled to death by a killer crocodile who dragged his half-eaten body through a river.
The fearsome reptile was seen holding the mangled prey in its jaws as it swam in the murky Ladongi River in East Kolaka Regency in Southeast Sulawesi.
Witnesses said the victim, a 60-year-old man named Wacalling, was fishing in the river when the predator pounced on him and dragged him into the water.
An Indonesian fisherman has been mauled to death by a killer crocodile who dragged his half-eaten body through a river
The fearsome reptile was seen holding the mangled prey in its jaws as it swam in the murky Ladongi River in East Kolaka Regency in Southeast Sulawesi
They were helpless as the attack was all over within moments, with the crocodile easily overpowering the man.
It later emerged on the surface of the water, still holding onto the lifeless body.
Onlookers said the reptile had already bitten off one of Wacalling’s arms.
Ari, the victim’s neighbour, said: ‘There were several people at the location when the grandfather was attacked by the crocodile, but they did not dare to help and approach the river.’
Onlookers said the reptile had already bitten off one of Wacalling’s arms and rescuers were unable to save him
Rescuers set out on rubber boats and carried out a search mission to retrieve Wacalling’s corpse
They were helpless as the attack was all over within moments, with the crocodile easily overpowering the man
Villagers alerted the authorities in East Kolaka to inform them of the incident.
They set out on rubber boats and carried out a search mission to retrieve Wacalling’s corpse, but only found the body days later, on May 12 afternoon.
Wahyudi, Public Relations Officer of the Kendari SAR Agency, said: ‘His body was found in an incomplete condition. It was found about two kilometers from where he was attacked by the crocodile.’