NABAWAN: A 28-year-old local’s intention to hunt deer was unfulfilled when he was seriously injured after his bakakuk (homemade shotgun) accidentally discharged while in a forest near Kampung Panganitan, here, on Monday.
NABAWAN: A 28-year-old local’s intention to hunt deer was unfulfilled when he was seriously injured after his bakakuk accidentally discharged while in a forest near Kampung Panganitan, here, on Monday.
Keningau District Police Chief Supt Yampil Anak Garai said the farmer suffered severe injuries to four fingers on his left hand and a fractured rib.He said initial investigations showed the victim had gone hunting alone in the area about 3km from his village.SPONSORED CONTENT Shell awards Sabah LiveWIRE winners Kota Kinabalu: Shell has awarded five enterprises as the state winners of Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024, following the Sabah state finals held at Plaza Shell in Kota Kinabalu. .
“The brother found the victim in a weakened state and immediately rushed him to the Nabawan Health Clinic,” he said, adding the victim was later transferred to Hospital Keningau, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Yampil said police seized the homemade shotgun which the victim inherited from his grandmother two years ago.He added that investigations were being carried out under Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960.* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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