200kg crocodile captured in Sandakan village, Sabah
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The district operations control centre received an emergency call about a crocodile seen emerging from beneath a stilt house after chasing a dog.
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SANDAKAN – A 200kg crocodile measuring about 2.7m long was captured by the Civil Defence Force in Kampung Sungai Obar, Mile 7, in Sabah, early on Oct 28.
District civil defence officer, Captain Sulaiman Salama, said the operation began at 1.42am after the district operations control centre received an emergency call about a crocodile seen emerging from beneath a stilt house after chasing a dog.
The caller, terrified by the sight of the reptile approaching residential areas, immediately contacted the Malaysian Emergency Response Service (Mers) 999 hotline for help.
“Our team arrived at the location shortly after receiving the report and acted swiftly to restrain the crocodile by tying its jaws and covering its eyes with a safety blanket to prevent it from becoming aggressive,” he said in a statement.
He said the operation concluded at 2.53am, and no injuries or untoward incidents were reported.
Eight personnel, including one officer, were involved in the operation, assisted by two Light Rescue Vehicles.
The captain advised residents to remain vigilant, especially in areas close to rivers, and to report any sightings of wild or dangerous animals by calling the Mers 999 hotline. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
