Crocodile captured in residential area in Sandakan

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Residents of Taman Nuri Batu 7, Sandakan, Sabah experienced a frightening encounter when a three-metre-long crocodile was discovered in a monsoon drain behind a home on Tuesday (Feb 11).   Read more at https://tinyurl.com/m32k3v98  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Residents of Taman Nuribatu 7, Sandakan, experienced a frightening encounter when a three-metre-long

00:09saltwater crocodile was discovered in a monsoon drain behind a home on February 11.

00:15The Malaysian Civil Defence Force had responded to an emergency alert and dispatched a team

00:21of eight personnel to the location.

00:24The reptile, weighing 180 kilograms, was found partially submerged in the drain.

00:30The team successfully subdued the crocodile by covering its eyes with a blanket and securing

00:36it with three ropes.

00:38The operation was carried out efficiently, ensuring the safety of both the personnel

00:44and the surrounding community.

00:46The captured crocodile was subsequently transferred to the Wildlife Department.

00:51Meanwhile, the Sandakan Civil Defence Force urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly

00:56report any sightings of crocodiles or other dangerous wildlife to the authorities through

01:01their emergency channels.

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