Thread: British man dies in Sri Lanka crocodile attack

A British man has died in Sri Lanka after being attacked by a crocodile, his employer has confirmed.


Paul McClean, 24, from Thames Ditton in Surrey, was dragged into a river near Arugam Bay, witnesses said.


Fawas Lafeer, who owns the nearby Safa Surf School, told BBC 5 live the Financial Times journalist was attacked while washing his hands in the river .


Local police said Mr McClean's body was found in a lagoon by a Sri Lankan Navy search team.


Financial Times (FT) editor Lionel Barber said on Twitter: "Paul McClean was an outstanding young journalist with a great future at the FT. We will miss him sorely."


The paper later released an official statement, saying: "We are heartbroken by the tragic and untimely death of one of our journalists, Paul McClean. He was a talented and valued member of our team with a bright career ahead of him.


"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Paul's family, friends and loved ones and we ask that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time."


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Published on Sep 15, 2017
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