SINGAPORE: According to the National Parks Board( NParks ), a sizable crocodile that was recently spotted on the beach at Marina East Drive has been captured and will be released for the safety of the general public.
NParks said it received reports of the nearly 3m-long saltwater crocodile on Tuesday in response to CNA’s questions on Thursday( Oct 12 ).
The” fairly big” snake was captured and removed after being discovered close to East Coast Park, a well-known beachfront.
There is” a risk of the crocodile returning to the location where it was captured ,” according to & nbsp, NParks’ director of wildlife management and outreach.
A 1.53-meter-long baby reptile was spotted swimming in a river close to Fort Road in 2021. Later, the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve received it.
However, Mr. How pointed out that crocodiles were” smaller specimens that were assessed to be of a lesser risk to public health.”
He claimed that because of the large number of alligators there now, the Wetland Reserve is no longer a suitable launch site.
” NParks did fairly set down the captured snake in the interest of public safety in light of the aforementioned factors.”
Mr. How likewise urged the populace to maintain their composure and avoid approaching crocodiles.
They shouldn’t approach the animal, fire it, or give it food. They may also pay attention to the expert finds and warning signs posted in places where crocodiles have been spotted, he added.
Saltwater crocodiles, also referred to as estuarine, feed and rest in saline and water areas and are typically found in the waters or mudflats apart from tourist routes.
The crocodiles mainly hunt at night and in Singapore, where they primarily eat fish, which is their most common prey.