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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

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