{
  "id": 14360922,
  "title": "Seven crocodiles caught in Sarawak’s Baram River culling ops, including 17-foot giant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/seven-crocodiles-caught-in-sarawaks-baram-river-culling-ops-including",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/14/seven-crocodiles-caught-in-sarawaks-baram-river-culling-ops-including-17-foot-giant/239033"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MIRI, October 14 — A joint culling operation targeting crocodiles in the Baram River of Marudi resulted in the capture of seven crocodiles, among which a 17.2-foot giant was among the haul. The joint effort was orchestrated by licensed crocodile hunters and Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) personnel. Goh, the spokesperson for the team, revealed that the smallest crocodile seized measured 8.3 feet in length. To increase the chances of catching crocodiles, the team strategically placed a total of 33 baits along the Baram River on Monday afternoon. Goh disclosed to The Borneo Post that they were astonished to discover that all seven captured crocodiles were male. The operation was initiated in response to numerous complaints from local residents regarding frequent crocodile sightings along the Baram River, which were posing threats to the community, especially fishermen.",
  "summary": "MIRI, Oct 14 — Seven crocodiles, one of which measured 17.2 feet in length, were captured during a joint culling o...",
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        "title": "Seven crocodiles caught in Sarawak’s Baram River culling ops, including 17-foot giant",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/seven-crocodiles-caught-in-sarawaks-baram-river-culling-ops-including-14363323",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:46:52.000Z"
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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."
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