SHAH ALAM, June 16 — A FELDA settler suffered losses of more than RM6,000 after six of his cattle were found dead, believed to have been attacked by a tiger at Ladang Sungai Mok, Rompin, on June 13.
Rompin district police chief Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the 60-year-old settler discovered the incident while carrying out routine monitoring in the plantation area at about 8 am.
He said six Brahman cattle belonging to the victim were found dead with bite marks on their necks.
The settler suspected the attack was carried out by a tiger after discovering paw prints believed to belong to the animal at the scene.
"The settler suspected the cattle were attacked by a tiger as there were paw prints believed to belong to the animal. The incidents occurred over three consecutive days until yesterday.
"The estimated losses amounted to RM6,300," he said in a statement, as reported by Berita Harian.
The incident is believed to have occurred in the Ladang Sungai Mok area in Rompin, Pahang.
Following the incident, the victim lodged a police report at the Kuala Rompin police station.
Sharif Shai said the report would be referred to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and the Department of Veterinary Services for further investigation and follow-up action.
