Malaysia

Floods bring crocs into S’wak villages

At least 2 of the animals caught by authorities

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 13 Jan 2021 12:32PM

Floods bring crocs into S’wak villages
One of the crocodiles caught by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department. – Sarawak Fire and Rescue Dept pic, January 13, 2021

by Stephen Then

MIRI – Flash floods in Sarawak today have brought crocodiles into villages in two districts.

The state Forestry Corporation (SFC) said at least two crocodiles have been captured after they swam into inundated villages.

“The crocodiles were caught by fire and rescue personnel in Kg Melango, Sarikei and Kg Hijrah in Simunjan early today,” said an SFC official.

“Residents who spotted the crocs alerted the Bomba units.

“The croc in Kg Melango measured about 3m long, and the one in Kg Hijrah was about 1.5m long.

“They were captured alive and handed to us.”

Many parts of the state have been experiencing heavy rain since last night. – The Vibes, January 13, 2021

Related News

Malaysia / 2w

Port Dickson: Video of crocodile eating what is believed to be a dog goes viral (video)

Malaysia / 1mth

Abang Jo: Bintulu Port strengthens Sarawak’s position as strategic maritime, industrial hub

Malaysia / 1mth

Minister: Sarawak made right decision to reject entry of Rohingya refugees in 2017

Malaysia / 1mth

Sarawak seeks China collaboration to fix growing doctor shortage

Malaysia / 2mth

What matters: Policies that truly understand the rakyat

Malaysia / 2mth

Man injured after attack by crocodile in Port Dickson

Spotlight

Malaysia

Driver responsible for deaths of two teenagers tests positive for drugs

Malaysia

FIA confirms Sepang return as Malaysia to host Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix on Oct 2-4, 2026

Malaysia

A tragic crash, and the ugly rush to judge by race

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

No discussions yet regarding general election – Zahid

Malaysia

PAS and UMNO will not be ‘hugging and kissing’ for long - Muhyiddin

Malaysia

12 officers, police personnel arrested in RM2 million extortion case

World

What’s next for Karim Khan after ICC ouster?

Malaysia

Too early to gauge voter sentiment as Negeri campaign hits second week - Aminuddin

Malaysia

Car crashes into Kepong durian stall after entering wrong lane

You may be interested

Malaysia

Negeri Sembilan’s investment record exposes BN's 'modest' five-year target, Aminuddin says

Malaysia

Witness: 'I borrowed RM19.5 million from family-linked firms for Bersatu contribution'

Malaysia

12 officers, police personnel arrested in RM2 million extortion case

Malaysia

Contractor loses RM152,550 after falling victim to fake government project tender scam

Malaysia

Police cripple transnational scam empire, arrest over 330 in biggest-ever Forest City swoop

Malaysia

Nga accuses PN of fuelling division with racial rhetoric, calls for more inclusive politics

Malaysia

Bersatu’s future in PN hangs in the balance as internal cracks widen, says analyst

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Govt to engage stakeholders over proposed Prison Act amendments amid concerns on legal protection clause