A 48-year-old man died after being attacked by a wild boar he accidentally hit with his motorcycle in front of Bukit Berangan Mosque, Kuala Terengganu.
The victim was later identified as Azhar Yusof.
Accident happened early in the morning
Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor said the incident happened at around 6.30am when Azhar had just left his home in Kampung Bukit Berangan.
As he was riding his Yamaha Ego Gear motorcycle, a wild boar suddenly crossed the road in front of him.
Azhar could not avoid the animal and crashed into it, throwing him off his motorcycle and onto the road, reported Kosmo.
The wild boar, which was believed to be severely injured, then turned aggressive and attacked him before escaping into nearby bushes.
Medical officers who arrived at the scene confirmed that Azhar had died from severe head injuries.
His body was later sent to the Forensic Unit at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for further action.
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