6 Years Of Wearing Tires, The Worldwide Story Of A Crocodile In Palu Has A Happy End

Removing Tires on the Crocodile's Body (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - In 2016, Indonesia was shocked by a crocodile in Palu Bay whose neck was caught in a motorcycle tire. The crocodile with the tire collar went viral on social media and became the spotlight of the international media.

The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has also made various efforts to save the crocodile. Ranging from the adventurous Bannerman to Australian crocodile expert Matt Wright tried to remove the tires from the poor crocodile but both failed.

The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) of Central Sulawesi has also held a contest "Freeing the collared crocodile".

Saved by residents of Sragen, Central Java

But recently, it has become viral again and has been reported by local and foreign media again. because finally on February 7, 2022, the crocodile was rescued by an animal lover and with the help of dozens of local residents.

Tili, 34, a resident from Sragen, was seen as having greatly contributed to the arrest. Residents assisted in the evacuation process. Reuters One of the largest news agencies in the world, reported about a crocodile wearing a tire collar that was finally free after 6 years.

Reuters highlighted the difficulty of freeing the crocodile from the tires that ensnared it. It is said that an Australian crocodile wrestler once tried to free the reptile but was unsuccessful. The British media tells of the struggle of Tili from Sragen who managed to remove the tire necklace from the crocodile.

Including protected animals

We can imagine if until today or in the next few years, the motorcycle tires are still trapped in the crocodile's body, of course, it will strangle its neck even more. By trying to remove the tire from the crocodile, some of the people around the South Palu Selatan II bridge have shown noble behavior.

Estuary Crocodile is at number 173 in the list of protected animals based on Government Regulation No. 7/1999 on Preservation of Plant and Animal Species.

Even though the crocodile is happy to move in the Palu river without being caught in the tyres, the people of Palu will still be known as a crocodile with a tire collar with a story that has gone worldwide. The story of a crocodile wearing a tire collar has made Palu City known and made a warning not to litter because it will endanger other living things.