BERAU - A large 4.7-meter crocodile was caught at a famous tourist spot, Lake Labuan Cermin, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. This crocodile suddenly appeared in clear waters and was caught by residents.

“The arrests were made by residents. We were contacted at around 11.30 a.m. local time and the crocodile has been caught," said Head of the Conservation Section I-BKSDA East Kalimantan, Dheny Mardiono confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, December 29.

The video when the crocodile was in Labuan Cermin Berau until it was caught and tied up by residents has spread to social media. Meanwhile, the East Kalimantan BKSDA team called Deni is still on the way to the location.

"Currently the team is going to the location, the distance from Tanjung Redeb (office) is about 6 to 7 hours," he said.

According to information received, the crocodile caught in Lake Labuan Cermin Berau is about 4.7 meters long. This crocodile is a public spectacle.

"Information from the Talisayan Police Chief is 4.7 meters," said Deni.

Labuan Cermin Lake is located in Labuan Kelambu Village, Biduk-biduk District, East Kalimantan. The road trip from the capital city of Berau Regency, Tanjung Redeeb, East Kalimantan takes 6-7 hours.

It is called Labuan Cermin because this location has a layer that makes sunlight reflect off. The depth of this lake reaches 4-5 meters.


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