KOTA KINABALU, Sept 12 — In a rare and unexpected incident, two women and a man were injured in an otter attack while jogging at a recreational park in Kota Kinabalu yesterday morning.
Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said the victims, aged 40, 54, and 56, were jogging around 6.40am when they were suddenly ambushed from behind by a romp of otters.
"The attack left all three victims with injuries to their legs, arms and heads from bites and scratches," he said in a statement yesterday evening.
Despite the severity of the incident, the police have not yet received any official reports.
Following the attack, Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah announced that the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) had issued an immediate closure notice for the park to ensure public safety and to allow for a thorough investigation.
"DBKK is treating this incident with utmost seriousness. The park's closure is a necessary step to prevent further incidents and ensure all visitors' safety," he said.
Sabin urged the public to comply with the park's closure order until it is deemed safe for reopening.
— Bernama
