GUA MUSANG, April 4 --  About 30 families living in the Gua Musang Hospital quarters are worried about their safety after a carcass of a sheep, belonging to a resident, was found 10 metres from their premises on Thursday.

They suspect a black panther was responsible for the attack.

One of the residents, Mohd Helmiey Shudi Hussin, 42, said that he had been living in the quarters for six years, and this incident was a first.

"The incident occurred very close to the quarters, giving rise to fear and concern for our safety, especially for the children who play outside.

"I understand that some residents who have lived here much longer have encountered a panther in the hospital quarters area.but it was caught a few years ago," he said ...