Bangka Belitung BPBD Urges Residents To Beware Of Crocodile Attacks In Flood Areas

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JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province (Babel) is wary of crocodile attacks in flood-affected areas, due to the rampant appearance of wild animals in residential areas.

"We urge people affected by the flood to always be vigilant and report immediately if they find crocodiles and snakes, because this is dangerous," said Head of BPBD Babel Islands Province Budi Utama, ANTARA, Sunday, December 7.

He said that currently the appearance of crocodiles in rivers, former mines, waterways in the community is quite widespread, so the potential for crocodiles to enter residential areas during floods is also quite high.

"We have received many reports of the appearance of these crocodiles and this must be watched out for, so that residents do not become victims of this wild animal attack," he said.

According to him, during the flood there were still many children playing in flooded areas and puddles, so this was very dangerous for their safety.

"We hope parents don't let their children play in flooded areas, this is to anticipate the wild animal attack," said Budi Utama.

He assessed the appearance of crocodiles and entering residential areas because these animals had difficulty finding food along with environmental damage in the area.

"This crocodile rises ashore, of course looking for food and in a state of hunger, of course, this crocodile will attack anyone to be eaten," said Head of BPBD for the Province of the Babylon Islands, Budi Utama.