{
  "id": 12631759,
  "title": "Crocodile makes a splash, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park steps up safety",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/crocodile-makes-a-splash-tunku-abdul-rahman-park-steps-up-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T12:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1549966/crocodile-makes-splash-tunku-abdul-rahman-park-steps-safety"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA KINABALU - In response to a crocodile sighting in Taman Tunku Abdul Rahman (TTAR) waters on Oct 5, safety and monitoring measures have been significantly enhanced, according to Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. The Sabah Parks and the Sabah Wildlife Department have increased patrols in the area, with all tourism operators offering water activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and sea walking required to inspect their activity zones before permitting visitors into the water. Group swimming and snorkelling are now the only permitted activities. Warning signs have been placed in the affected area, and lifeguards continue to remind visitors to adhere to safety precautions.\n\nJafry also declared that authorities are conducting a special operation to track down the crocodile. Nets have been placed at high-risk areas and are being closely monitored to prevent marine life, especially turtles, from becoming trapped. The operation aims to facilitate the crocodile's relocation should it be found. In addition to TTAR, precautionary measures have been heightened at other areas within the park. Jafry urged visitors to remain vigilant, follow safety instructions, and report any crocodile sightings immediately.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU: Safety and monitoring measures have been tightened following a crocodile sighting in the waters of Taman Tunku Abdul Rahman (TTAR) on Oct 5.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}