World · Malaysia Bureau
Sarawak authorities capture three massive crocodiles from Batang Igan
Wildlife officials in Sarawak have successfully captured three large crocodiles from the Batang Igan river, including a 4.75-metre specimen. The operation involved crocodiles ranging from 2.44 to 4.75 metres in length.
LSN Malaysia ·
SIBU — Sarawak wildlife authorities have concluded a capture operation targeting three large crocodiles in the Batang Igan river system, marking a significant intervention in one of the state's crocodile-inhabited waterways.
The three reptiles, measuring between 2.44 and 4.75 metres in length, were successfully apprehended during the operation. The largest specimen, at 4.75 metres, represents a substantial saltwater crocodile, the species commonly found in Sarawak's coastal and riverine regions.
The capture operation reflects ongoing efforts by state wildlife authorities to manage crocodile populations in populated waterways. Such interventions are typically undertaken when large crocodiles are sighted in areas frequented by communities, presenting potential safety concerns.
Details regarding the subsequent relocation or management of the captured crocodiles were not immediately disclosed. Sarawak's wildlife officials regularly conduct monitoring and capture operations to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the state's river systems, where saltwater crocodiles remain a persistent presence.