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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Daily Express
Crocodile spotted near Kunak chicken market
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 By: Ibrahim Tabir Text Size: Screenshot from video showing the crocodile spotted at Kg Pangkalan, Kunak. KUNAK: A large crocodile was sighted in the waters off Kampung Pangkalan near the Chicken Market here on Thursday night. A 17-second video of the incident went viral on the Orang Kunak community Facebook page, showing the reptile feeding on discarded chicken organs thrown into the sea. Crocodile sightings in the area are not new. The Wildlife Department has put up warning signs along the coast to remind the public, including anglers and nearby residents, to stay alert for possible crocodile attacks. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
Indonesian man killed by crocodile in Kinabatangan
KOTA KINABALU: An Indonesian man was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in a river at Ladang Linddale in Kinabatangan on Monday morning (May 26). The victim, Jufri Untung, 30, was attacked by a crocodile during routine fishing by the riverbank. Kinabatangan Fire and Rescue Station chief Hairi Utoh said they responded to a 6.06am emergency call and dispatched a five-member team led by Mohd Nor Azmeer. The team arrived at the scene, about 50km away, at 7.21am. "We launched a search and rescue operation using surface searching techniques along the riverbanks," he said. The operation involved the Royal Malaysia Police, the Wildlife Department, and members of the public. The victim's body was found at 1.40pm, about 30m from where he was last seen, and he was confirmed dead at the scene by police personnel. "The crocodile had released the victim near the water's edge. His left arm was missing, believed to have been bitten off during the attack," said Hairi. The victim's remains were handed over to the police for further action, and the operation was called off at 3pm after confirming the area was safe. Hairi advised the public to exercise extreme caution near riverbanks, especially in crocodile-prone areas. This is not the first reported crocodile incident in the region, which is known as a habitat for wild reptiles.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Scaly surprise: Sabah Fire Dept catches crocodile lurking in front of Lahad Datu home
LAHAD DATU, May 17 — Fire and rescue personnel captured a crocodile in front of a house at Taman Seri Perdana here yesterday. Lahad Datu fire and rescue station chief Sumsoa Rashid said a team was dispatched to the location after receiving a call at 10pm. The 1.5-meter-long crocodile was spotted outside the gate of a house and fire and rescue personnel used special tools to catch it. The crocodile was handed over to the Wildlife Department for further action, said Sumsoa. — The Borneo Post
Daily Express
13-05-2025
- Daily Express
Crocodile and offspring captured in Weston, more still lurking
Published on: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 13, 2025 By: Ahmad Apong Text Size: The crocodile and its offspring captured near Sungai Weston. BEAUFORT: Two crocodiles were captured by the Wildlife Department near Sungai Weston around 7.30am on Tuesday, but many more are believed to still inhabit the area. Chairman of the Urban Development Committee, Amin Abas, said residents were shocked to see the captured crocodiles, including a 3.5-meter-long adult weighing over 100kg and a smaller one about 1 meter long, weighing around 30kg. The baby crocodile was found dead, and the adult, believed to be its mother, was weak and barely alive. Villagers, led by Village Chief Latif Abas, helped restrain the larger crocodile before it was handed over to the Wildlife Department, which will decide whether to release or euthanize it. Despite the capture, Amin warned that crocodiles are still active along the riverbanks of Kampung Laut Weston, Kampung Menengah, and Kampung Hulu. He urged residents, especially those fishing or collecting shellfish near the river, to stay alert. Parents were also advised to closely monitor children during river activities. Amin shared a recent incident where a crocodile attempted to attack a cat but mistakenly bit a house pillar, breaking its tooth, highlighting the danger posed to anyone near the water. Sungai Weston is part of a wide river system that connects to Sungai Padas, Sungai Bukau, Sungai Nabahan, and several other rivers in the Weston area. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
09-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Juvenile croc caught in Batu Pahat
BATU PAHAT: A juvenile crocodile was captured near the site where a 4.5-metre female crocodile weighing about 410kg was caught on Wednesday (May 7). The Johor Fire Rescue Department Operation Centre reported receiving a call about the reptile on Friday (May 9) at 7.15pm. Bandar Penggaram Fire station senior officer II Murad Paiman said six firemen and a Fire Rapid Tender vehicle were deployed to Kampung Parit Gantong, Taman Nira. "The one-metre crocodile was caught using a rope and has been handed over to the Wildlife Department," he said in a statement. The operation ended at 5.47pm. On May 7, a female crocodile was captured by villagers at an oil palm plantation in Kampung Parit Gantong Laut, Parit Lapis, Taman Nira. The reptile had already been caught by villagers when firemen from the Bandar Penggaram Fire station arrived at the scene, and it was handed over to the Wildlife Department.
