Rubbish raid! Thirteen-foot crocodile caught after rummaging through trash for food in Sarawak village

The crocodile found in a swampy area. – Picture via Facebook/Jeferry Siew

First Published: Friday, 30 Oct 2026 5:45 PM MYT

Last Modified: Friday, 30 Oct 2026 5:49 PM MYT

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Oct 30 — A crocodile measuring over 13 feet (about 3.96m) was captured this morning following reports of the reptile roaming in the area and posing a potential safety concern for nearby villagers.

Licensed crocodile capture team Sarawak Crocter said in a Facebook post that the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC).

“The crocodile has gone viral recently and has now been captured for the sake of the villagers’ safety.

“Please report any dangerous crocodile sightings to the authorities as soon as possible,” the post read.

Meanwhile, licensed crocodile hunter Jeferry Siew said in a separate post that the reptile had been spotted in the area two days earlier, rummaging through rubbish for food. — The Borneo Post