Severely injured giant crocodile euthanised

Put to sleep: The carcass of the euthanised giant crocodile being transported by forklift to a nature sanctuary for burial. (Photo courtesy of the Sarawak Forestry Corporation)

MIRI: A monster-sized crocodile weighing about 500kg, which was captured alive near a school in Limbang town, has been put to sleep.

Euthanasia had to be performed as the crocodile was suffering from a gunshot wound to its head, said chief executive officer of Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Zolkipli Mohamad Aton.