Viral image of crocodile near Seberang Jaya Hospital being probed
SEBERANG JAYA: An image purportedly showing a crocodile in a drain outside Seberang Jaya Hospital has gone viral, prompting calls for an investigation into its authenticity.
An image of a crocodile in a drain near Seberang Jaya Hospital has been widely shared online, prompting authorities to investigate its authenticity. Seberang Jaya assemblyman Izhar Shah Arif Shah reported the image to the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) and the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID). Concerned citizens have also examined the photo to verify its genuineness, some suspecting it might be an AI-generated image.
Regardless of its origin, Izhar Shah emphasized that public safety is the top priority. The truth behind the image has not been determined yet, and the New Straits Times has contacted the Perhilitan office for further information.
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