MELAKA: The Melaka branch of the Wildlife and National Parks Department advises the public to avoid any water activities in the area where a crocodile was reported to have been sighted at Pantai Klebang until the situation is confirmed safe.
Its director, Petra Sulai, said his team was aware of reports from the public regarding the sighting of the reptile in the coastal area, which was also recently a location for collecting cockles
Following that information, Perhilitan conducted an investigation at the location to confirm the presence of the crocodile, but so far, no capture or physical findings of the crocodile have been recorded, and continuous monitoring is ongoing.
"The public is advised not to approach, disturb, or attempt to catch wild animals, including crocodiles, if they are seen in open areas," he said in a statement here on Tuesday (Oct 21).
Petra said the public can report wildlife sightings to the Melaka Perlihitan at 06-234 5610 or its hotline at 1-800-88-5151.
Recently, a crocodile sighting at Pantan Klebang went viral on social media, and the animal was feared to be moving towards areas where people were collecting cockles, thus endangering public safety.
Pantai Klebang has become a popular spot since the beginning of last week after a large number of cockles were found there, the result of the Fisheries Department's two tonnes of cockle broodstock in 2023 as part of a shellfish stock enhancement project. – Bernama
