Crocodile longer than car seen prowling in Kelantan paddy fields (VIDEO) Posted on 15/12/2024 KOTA BARU, Dec 15 — An almost three-metre-long crocodile was spotted in a paddy field in Kampung Nechang, Tumpat, yesterday afternoon, following recent flooding in the area. The appearance of the wayward crocodile startled local residents as the paddy field is a popular fishing spot, and this is the first time such a reptile, believed to have come from Sungai Nechang, has been seen there. Resident Mohd Azam Jusoh, 35, said there had been no sign of such wild animals before, and its presence was causing concern among villagers. “The appearance of the crocodile caused many villagers to come out to see the predator. We are worried that if the crocodile doesn’t leave the paddy field, it might swim towards the houses if flooding occurs again,” he told Bernama yesterday. #Kelantan #Tumpat Seekor buaya sepanjang hampir tiga meter yang dipercayai sesat muncul di sebuah bendang di Kampung Nechang semalam selepas kampung berkenaan dilanda banjir baru-baru ini. Orang awam #BernamaNews pic.twitter.com/eChtfbJYkk — BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 14, 2024 Mohd Azam added that many residents took the opportunity to take photos and record videos of the crocodile, as it was the first time they had seen one up close. On Friday, a team of firemen arrived to monitor the situation and attempt to guide the crocodile back to its habitat in Sungai Nechang. — Bernama News
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