Sabah wildlife rangers treading fine line between croc conservation, public safety

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's wildlife guardians are walking a tightrope in crocodile conservation while ensuring the safety of riverside communities in the east coast of Sabah.

Increasing crocodile attacks against villagers living along the rivers in Kinabatangan, Beluran, Lahad Datu and Tawau have raised questions of balancing public safety against conservation of the reptiles.