KOTA KINABALU: A huge crocodile believed to have been lingering in a river in Merotai, Tawau, was captured on Wednesday morning (Jan 28).
The five-metre-long male reptile was caught following an integrated operation between wildlife rangers and villagers at Kg Pangkalan Asli, shared Tan Sri Liew Yun Fah, Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah (PHRS) president, who lives in Merotai.
The crocodile was seen to be in a very healthy state, with its belly bulging, most likely from having eaten enough.
It was learnt that villagers only noticed the crocodile recently when they went to the river to fish and carry out daily activities in the area.
He said the capture operation was initiated after villagers lodged a report regarding the safety of the community, especially those who depend on the river for their daily activities.
Liew said the crocodile was brought out of the village while wildlife rangers are tasked with further handling it, according to procedures.
