Reports reaching Face of Malawi indicate that the crocodiles attacked the man on Wednesday at Mpingasa village on his way to the wetland near the Shire river to farm.

The attacked man sustained serious injuries on the left hand and he was rushed to Makhuwira health centre to receive treatment.

Director of Parks and wildlife, Brighton Kumchedwa, has since promised to deploy hunters to deal with the crocodiles.

Kumchedwa also reminded communities to take precaution measures by walking to the gardens in groups and make sure that children are not close to running feeder rivers.