Crocodile In Kolaka Is Stroked By Dear, In Aceh A Fisherman Has Been Killed By Poaching

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BANDA ACEH - A fisherman from Ujung Sialit Village, Aceh Singkil, Aceh, was killed by a crocodile while swimming in the local waters.

"A fisherman in Ujung Sialit Village died when a crocodile caught him swimming with four of his colleagues in the waters of Panda Island, West Banyak Island District," said Secretary of the Many Islands SAR Task Force Yudistira as quoted by Antara, Thursday, February 18.

Yudistira said the fisherman who was killed by the crocodile was Sojinema Zega (36). Meanwhile, four colleagues Onius Gulo (27), Eli Yudi Gulo (24), Dirianus Gea (22) and Erlin Zai (19) managed to save themselves.

The incident occurred when the victim and his partner went to the waters of Panda Island, West Banyak Island District, using a boat to look for fish and tripang.

At the location they swim to find fish. But suddenly the victim screamed because he saw the crocodile starting to approach and pounced on him.

"The three friends of the victim provided assistance and stabbed the crocodile with a fish spear until the crocodile released the victim from its mouth," said Yudistira.

Despite getting help from colleagues. However, the victim's life was not saved.

Belly Stroked Kolaka Crocodile

It's different from Aceh, it's different from Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra). The crocodile that appeared on the beach of Lamunre Village, Watubangga, Kolaka was loved.

Not because this crocodile is tame or someone's pet. But it is a local myth that has made people dare to approach and even caress the crocodile's head. Local people say this crocodile is a human twin.

"Local residents still believe in the myth of the human twin crocodile," said the Southeast Sulawesi BKSDA officer, Yuyun, to VOI, Thursday, February 18.

BKSDA officers have warned residents not to approach the crocodile because it is dangerous. However, a strong myth in the community prompted officers to simply pass by.

Because the residents were still busy coming to the crocodiles, the officers asked that the crocodiles' eyes be covered with cloth so they wouldn't go berserk. But again, this appeal did not work.

"People don't want to. Crocodiles should not be approached by humans, but this is a strong myth (on site), ”said the officer.