Croc to be put down for public safety.
SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board has revealed that it has caught the massive crocodile that was spotted by nature enthusiasts this week and plans to euthanise the creature for the safety of the public.
The massive crocodile was caught on camera by Facebook user CK Lee at Marina East Drive on Tuesday morning around 8 am. Mr Lee shared his snapshot of the large reptile on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group. The crocodile in his photo looks like it just swam up the beach and crawled towards the land.Crocodile spotted at Sg Buloh, exits fence, agitated by people walking across its path despite warning not to by photographer“We have captured the crocodile and removed it. The crocodile was found near East Coast Park, a very popular seaside leisure spot.
NParks advises members of the public who come across these creatures to remain calm and slowly retreat from the area. Approaching, provoking, or feeding crocodiles is strongly discouraged, as these actions can lead to dangerous consequences for both humans and the animals themselves.The authority added that it has placed notices in the area to educate the public on what to do if they encounter a crocodile.
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