The joint team for handling wildlife consisting of the TNI, Polri, forestry, Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA), the safari park team has succeeded in capturing the Sumatran tiger that preyed on humans in Suoh, West Lampung Regency, some time ago.

West Lampung Police Chief Akbp Ryky Widya Muharam, said that it is true that currently the human predatory tiger in Suoh has been caught and entered into a trap cage.

"Yes, it is true that the tiger has been caught, entering the trap cage at 05.00, still waiting for the anesthetic shooting team to carry out the renovation," said Ryky Police Chief, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 22.

He said that at 06.30 WIB the joint team had gathered at the location and prepared to carry out the renovation and would immediately evacuate the wild animals.

"Earlier at 06.30 WIB, the coaching team arrived and will immediately carry out the anesthesia, then the team will immediately evacuate the animals up and down," he said.

He explained that his party could not confirm that the animal would be evacuated or secured, because it was still waiting for coordination with the team.

"We have not concluded where the animal will be evacuated, we are still waiting for further deliberation or instructions," he said.

To note, a tiger entered a green trap cage that had been installed by a previous joint team in Melebuy Pekon Tembelang Hamlet, Bandar Negeri Suoh District, West Lampung Regency.

It is estimated that the tiger entered the trap cage at around 04.10 WIB in the morning local time.


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