KOTA KINABALU – A group of fishermen had their biggest catch in the form of a three-meter long crocodile at Pulau Gaya last Saturday (June 12) that was wandering within shallow waters.
Several videos of the incident uploaded on WhatsApp and Facebook caused a stir among netizens, who were amazed by the size of the creature.
Here’s one of the videos:
After the videos went viral, locals and tourists living in the area were warned to stay away from the beach.
Thankfully, a group of fishermen teamed up and successfully caught the crocodile at around 5:50 pm.
As the crocodile was hauled back to shore, a large crowd of curious onlookers gathered around to catch a peek at it.
While some cheered for the fishermen, several brave souls inched forward and gave a slap on the crocodile’s back.
Watch the video here:
While it’s an amazing sight to see the brave fishermen catching the crocodile, we would like to advise everyone NOT to follow their example lest you return home with a missing limb. Instead, call the authorities for help immediately if you ever see a wild crocodile.
Sources: SinChew Daily
Editor: Raymond Chen
Proofreader: Sarah Yeoh
