BEAUFORT: A 1.5-metre long crocodile weighing 20kg roaming in Kampung Lajau was captured on Sunday by members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM).
Civil Defence Officer Captain Ishak Jabas confirmed the incident on Monday, saying that they received a call shortly after midnight and immediately dispatched several members of the Civil Defence Force (APM) to the location.
Upon arrival at the location at 12.50am, the complainant said a crocodile was seen in the yard of their house and had been observing its movements to ensure it would not escape.
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Ishak added that the crocodile was taken to the Beaufort Civil Defence Office (PKOD) and placed in a black tank for further action.
The crocodile was handed over to the Wildlife Department Monday.
