Recently, social media was shocked with the discovery of a massive 800kg crocodile that was found in a drain behind a school in Sarawak.
Photo via Facebook (Sarawak Forestry Corporation)
And now, the Wildlife rescue team from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) rescued a crocodile measuring almost five metres long found inside a stream in an oil palm plantation in Niah district in northern Sarawak.
According to The Star, the giant crocodile was spotted by several plantation workers inside a stream.
The rescue team and several firemen from the Batu Niah station rushed to the scene after being alerted by the workers.
SFC SELAMATKAN BUAYA BETINA 14 KAKI TERKANDAS DI DALAM PARIT Susulan daripada panggilan penduduk setempat hari ini,...
Posted by Sarawak Forestry Corporation on Thursday, December 10, 2020
In a Facebook post, the SFC said that the croc has been sent to the Benaya Farm in Kuala Baram.
So guys, be careful especially now that it’s been raining a lot and water levels are starting to rise...
If you’re in Sarawak and you happen to spot a crocodile, don’t panic and do not try to hurt it, but instead, report the sighting to the SFC immediately via its hotline +6019-8859996 for Kuching, +6019-8883561 for Sibu, +6019-8223449 for Bintulu, and +6019-8224566 for Miri!
Always be aware of your surroundings and stay safe!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
