(Utusan Borneo)
Published : September 4, 2017
Folk in Limbang were left in shock and awe when a 16-foot crocodile appeared to have lost its way and ended up in front of a tyre shop at the town’s industrial zone yesterday.
The croc, weighing approximately one tonne, was first spotted along a cement path by tyre shop employees around 7.30am, prompting an immediate call to the Limbang Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).
“Eight firemen were dispatched to the scene following a distress call from a member of the public,” said Limbang fire station chief Tawang Lingem.
According to Tawang, firemen first covered the massive reptile’s eyes with cloth before tying its legs.
“We managed to secure the crocodile at about 8.15am. A forklift was used to lift it onto a truck before it was transported to the Bomba office compound.”
Following discussions with Sarawak Forestry Corporation staff, Tawang and his men released the 16-foot croc into a log pond at Jalan Kubong, Sungai Pandaruan later in the afternoon. Photos and videos of the incident went viral on social media, WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. Limbang native Mohidian Sulaiman said it was the first time a crocodile found its way into the town.
“I managed to get the pictures of the croc after a friend WhatsApp-ed me that the reptile was at the industrial area,” he said when contacted.
- Borneo Post
