Be Careful, 3 Wild Crocodiles Carried By Flash Flood Flows In North Konowe

Floods in North Konowe, Southeast Sulawesi (ANTARA)

The Commander of the Search and Rescue Office (Basarnas) SAR Post North Konawe, Dedi Irawan, said that three crocodiles were often monitored in the Lalindu River, Sambandete Village, Oheo District, North Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra), as a result of flash floods.

"This crocodile was seen at dawn and returned at 14.30 WITA around the raft," he said when contacted by telephone, quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, May 16.

He explained that the crocodile's appearance was the impact of flash floods because the overflowing water from the river flooded the habitat of these animals.

As a result, crocodiles come out of hiding and move to look for prey stranded due to flooding.

Monitoring of officers since May 3-15, 2024, he said, the situation of river crossings with raft services in the area is relatively conducive.

During the flood in the area, his party deployed eight personnel to work, from 08.00 to 18.00 WITA, helping people in the area.

"We appeal to the public because of the emergence of wild animals to be vigilant, especially those who are active in helping motorists cross the overflowing river, especially raft services," said Dedi.

He hopes that residents who make crossings with raft services will remain careful when crossing closed roads due to the overflowing flash flood of the Lalindu River.

Trans Sulawesi road that connects Central Sulawesi, Gorontalo, and North Sulawesi Provinces is still difficult to pass due to flash floods of the Lalindu River that hit North Konawe Regency.

Four and two-wheeled vehicles, namely minibuses and motorbikes are still queuing for rafts because the water level is above one meter, so vehicles cannot cross the area.

"For now, the route that was cut off due to flash floods is 700 meters long, now only 400 meters left to pass using rafts in the area," he said.