: Villagers of Kampung Kaba in Saratok have captured a 4m long crocodile which had been eating their livestock

Villagers overcome their fear to capture 4m long crocodile

BY ANDY CHUA

 

SIBU: Villagers of Kampung Kaba in Saratok have captured a 4m long crocodile which had been eating their livestock.  

It was captured at about 8am on Friday by villagers who had set up bait in a ditch to attract the crocodile.  

"Although we were terrified to see the reptile, we quickly gathered about 50 people to catch it alive," said a villager known as Jemali.  

Jemali said they had a hard time trying to overcome the crocodile as it put up a strong resistance.  

"The crocodile was very aggressive and was struggling very hard as we were trying to catch it. With teamwork, we finally managed to overcome it after two hours," said Jemali. 

He said they want the Forestry Department to remove the crocodile away from people.

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