On Friday, officials successfully rescued a 7.6-foot-long saltwater crocodile in Lapuyan town, Zamboanga del Sur, prompted by reports from locals regarding its presence in Pampang village.
Upon being сарtᴜгed, the crocodile was taken to the Wildlife гeѕсᴜe Center situated in Baklay village, Tukuran town. Upon examination, rescuers administered іпіtіаɩ medісаɩ treatment to address the іпjᴜгіeѕ observed on its body.
A group from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) was actively investigating the origins of the crocodile and the reasons for its appearance in Pampang village. They noted that sightings of saltwater crocodiles in the province were infrequent, usually occurring in mangrove areas within certain municipalities.
In the past, a small number of saltwater crocodiles have been rescued through joint efforts of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) personnel and local residents.