Crocodile Suffers Breathing Difficulties After Tire Entangles Neck; Indonesian Government Offers Reward for Removal

Source: Overseas Net

Crocodile in Indonesia trapped by tire, struggling to breathe

Overseas Net on February 2nd,Recently, the Indonesian Wild Animal Protection Management Department issued a bounty, hoping that brave individuals would step forward to remove the tire wrapped around the crocodile's neck and ensure its survival. If successful, the person will receive a substantial bonus, but the amount of the bonus is undisclosed.

According to the Malaysian media 'China Daily' on January 31st, this 4-meter-long, critically endangered Siamese crocodile was sighted in the rivers of Palu district, South Sulawesi, in 2016. It was then trapped with a tire.

In 2018, locals filmed the crocodile emerging from the water, taking large breaths. Under the coordination of the Central Sulawesi Natural Resources Protection Agency, volunteers attempted to lure the crocodile onto land using chickens as bait, but it showed no interest.

Now, the crocodile has grown to 4 meters long, with a head measuring 40 centimeters. The tire is preventing it from breathing

Over the years, local departments have tried, but all attempts have failed. After the latest sighting of the crocodile, the South Sulawesi Provincial Government coordinated relevant departments to summarize the failed rescue methods in recent years. However, the agency has not yet provided details about the bonus or how external individuals should complete the task.

The head of the Indonesian Wild Animal Protection Management Department said that he is not calling on amateur enthusiasts to hunt the crocodile, but on individuals with a wild animal rescue background who are eager to protect the animal.

Central Sulawesi Natural Resources Protection Agency representative Inta Hamuni said: 'We ask the public not to approach the crocodile or invade its habitat.' (Overseas Net Liu Qi)