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Indonesian Farmer Chased by 4-Meter Saltwater Crocodile While Clearing Land
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Indonesian Farmer Chased by 4-Meter Saltwater Crocodile While Clearing Land

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A four-meter-long saltwater crocodile chased a farmer who was clearing land in Tangerang, Indonesia.
  • Residents captured the crocodile, tied its mouth, and covered its eyes before reporting it to local disaster management.
  • The crocodile, estimated to weigh 80 kilograms, is believed to have escaped from a breeding facility and will be handed over to conservation authorities.

A four-meter saltwater crocodile caused a stir among residents in Tangerang, Indonesia, after chasing a farmer who was clearing land. The incident occurred in Kampung Sukamanah, Desa Budi Mulya, Cikupa District. The farmer was reportedly opening up a plantation area when the large reptile, which was guarding its eggs, pursued him. After the farmer alerted villagers, a group of residents went to the location along the Cimanceuri River. They managed to capture the crocodile, securing its mouth with a rope and covering its eyes to calm it. One resident, Ahmad Tile Suhaemi, estimated the crocodile weighed around 80 kilograms and measured four meters in length. He suggested the animal might have escaped from a nearby breeding facility. The local disaster management agency (BPBD) of Tangerang Regency was notified, and the crocodile is slated to be transferred to the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) for further handling.

The farmer was opening up a plantation area. After that, he was chased by a crocodile that was guarding its eggs.

— Ahmad Tile SuhaemiA resident describing the incident.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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