Sarawak Forestry saves 49 crocodile eggs spotted at Tmn Malihah, Matang

SFC SWAT team members rescuing crocodile eggs spotted at Taman Malihah, Matang today (Jan 13, 2022). Photo credit: SFC

KUCHING, Jan 13: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has today moved 49 crocodile eggs to safety found at Taman Madilah, Matang.

With the help from the Padawan Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), SFC SWAT team members went to the ground after receiving a report from local residents.

“The SFC SWAT team is monitoring the latest situation in the area and the search for the crocodile is still ongonig,” said SFC on social media today.

SFC SWAT team members surrounding a crocodile nest with 49 eggs at Taman Malihah, Matang today (Jan 13, 2022). Photo credit: SFC

SFC also distributed leaflets on safety procedures against crocodile attacks to the local residents.

They assured that crocodile warning signs would soon be installed at the scene where the eggs were found.

Members of the public who have any information about those who capture, hunt, trade or rear protected wildlife can contact the SFC hotline at 019-885 9996 (Kuching), 019-888 3561 (Sibu), 019-833 2737 (Bintulu), or 019- 829 0994 (Miri). — DayakDaily