KOTA KINABALU: A man was found dead, believed to have been electrocuted, in an incident at Lorong Kuala Neutron, Kampung Likas, here, last night.
The 43-year-old victim, Abdul Ghazali, was reportedly electrocuted while crabbing in the area.
Lintas Fire and Rescue station chief, Senior Assistant Fire Superintendent Agustavia Joe Guasi, said they received an emergency call at 10.45pm and dispatched 10 personnel and a fire engine to the scene.
"Upon arrival, we found a male victim believed to have been electrocuted while engaging in crabbing activities. The fire team moved the victim to a safe location after the power supply was cut off by Sabah Electricity," she said when contacted today.
She added that a thorough examination confirmed the victim had died, as certified by a medical officer from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM).
"The victim was then handed over to the police for further action. After ensuring no further hazards, the operation concluded at 12.05am," she said.