01.07.2025 13:51
In Indonesia's Lampung region, an 80-year-old man named Wasim lost his life after being attacked by a 3-meter-long crocodile while bathing in the Semaka River. With the intervention of villagers, the crocodile was forced to release the man's body. Authorities emphasized the need for caution in activities conducted along the riverbank. Crocodile attacks are on the rise in the country, with habitat loss and the intensive use of rivers cited as one of the reasons for this situation.
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In a horrific incident in the Lampung region of Indonesia, an 80-year-old man named Wasim was attacked by a giant crocodile while bathing in the Semaka River and lost his life. The event caused great fear and sadness in the area.
According to local sources, the crocodile, approximately 3 meters long, suddenly grabbed Wasim and pulled him underwater. It then dragged the elderly man's lifeless body along the river with its mouth. The villagers nearby watched the scene with terrified expressions.
Realizing the situation, the villagers immediately sprang into action with the sticks they had in their hands. The group that pursued the crocodile began searching for it in the river. After about an hour of searching, the crocodile resurfaced. The villagers, showing remarkable courage, struck the crocodile multiple times, forcing it to release Wasim's body. However, the elderly man had already lost his life at the scene.
Semaka Police Chief AKP Sutarto stated that Wasim had deep wounds on his back and shoulder. He also emphasized the need to be cautious during activities along the riverbank to prevent similar incidents.
Experts point to habitat loss and the frequent use of rivers by people as one of the reasons for the increasing crocodile attacks in Indonesia. Numerous crocodile attacks occur in the country every year, and authorities are trying to raise public awareness on this issue.
The tragedy highlighted once again the dangers of living in close proximity to wildlife in the region.
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