Construction worker fends off crocodile attack in Lawas
LAWAS: A construction worker’s quick thinking and bravery saved him from a potentially fatal crocodile attack in the mangrove area of Ulu Sungai Pelait Sundar last Wednesday (Feb 28). In a statement, Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said the 26-year-old victim was searching for molluscs in the mangrove area around 3.40pm when a large […]
Crocodile presence raises concerns among residents
SEMARIANG: An 87-year-old local resident, Suhaili Mit has raised concerns regarding the escalating presence of crocodiles in this area. Suhaili, who has lived in Semariang for 46 years, shared insights into the changing dynamics of the local ecosystem. Describing encounters with crocodiles since childhood, he emphasised that, historically, these creatures have coexisted without causing disturbances […]
Simunjan Bomba captures 10-foot croc in Kampung Sabun
SIMUNJAN: The Simunjan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully captured a 10-foot-long crocodile at Kampung Sabun, yesterday evening (Oct 13). According to reports, Bomba received a call at 7.38pm from a residence in the area regarding a crocodile in a ditch, prompting a team to be dispatched to the scene. Upon arriving, the firefighters used […]
Crocodile Byte back next Monday on TVS
KUCHING: Crocodile Byte is making its return with the fifth instalment set to premiere on Sept 11 at 8.45pm on TVS channel 122 on Astro and MYTV. According to a press release issued by TVS here Wednesday (Sept 6), the upcoming episode promises dynamic discussions between aspiring entrepreneurs and a panel of esteemed investors, including […]
Huge croc defeated by fishermen in Matu
MATU: The local folks of Kampung Bertong Matu were in for a surprise when a group of fishermen successfully captured a huge crocodile yesterday (Aug 19). The enormous reptile, said to weigh almost a tonne and measure over 13 feet in length, was caught around 5pm in Sungai Matu. Excitement rippled through the village as people gathered […]
Villager finds croc in his backyard
BAU: A resident of Kampung Podam here came across a young five-foot-long crocodile at the back of his house around 7 am today. The quick-thinking villager, Akip Noiak, wasted no time and alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM). A spokesperson for APM said they received a call at 7.19 am and despatched three personnel to […]
Croc causes stir at Sg Merah market
SIBU: A six-foot long crocodile on the streets created quite a buzz at the Old Sungai Merah Market area here today (March 26). The reptile was spotted by many who watched from a safe distance, snapping photos and following its movement on the streets. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said a […]
APM personnel free trapped croc
BETONG: A 10-foot long crocodile has the Civil Defence Force (APM) to thank for after it was literally ‘let off the hook’ by the rescuers. The reptile got itself ensnared by a huge fishhook at the riverbank in Kampung Hilir and was unable to move. APM personnel were alerted to the crocodile’s predicament at 8.23 […]
Third croc sighting, this time a carcass near park
KUCHING: Sightings of crocodiles and their eggs in Sarawak, have been making waves on social media this month. Yesterday (Jan 15), the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in a Facebook post, said the carcass of a male crocodile was found trapped in a villager’s net in Teluk Assam near Bako National Park. The SFC Kuching Regional […]
SFC captures 15-ft giant crocodile
KUCHING: A 15-foot long giant crocodile was captured alive by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) at Kampung Sampat, Sebangan in Simunjan yesterday evening. The corporation in a statement said their Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) caught the 400kg reptile early in the morning and it was then brought to shore around 5 pm. “The reptile […]
