00:00Crocodile sightings in more urban areas may be more common nearer coastal towns and cities,
00:07with reports of sightings coming from states as varied as Malacca, Sarawak and Sabah.
00:13However, recently, posts have gone viral on social media,
00:17claiming that a crocodile was spotted at a lake in Section 7, Shah Alam.
00:23In a statement on Facebook Tuesday, the Shah Alam City Council said it was aware of the viral posts
00:29and that the Environmental Health Department, in collaboration with the Wildlife and National Parks Department,
00:36was actively monitoring the situation.
00:39As a safety measure, the City Council has installed barrier ropes around the lake
00:44and will conduct periodic monitoring.
00:46Additionally, Wildlife and National Parks Department will place warning banners around the lake
00:53and set traps to capture the crocodile.
00:55Visitors are advised to exercise caution and, if necessary, avoid recreational activities around the lake in Section 7, Shah Alam.
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