{
  "id": 15364407,
  "title": "Authorities capture 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Sarawak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/authorities-capture-12-foot-crocodile-at-teluk-nipah-beach-in-sarawak-15364407",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T05:57:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/authorities-capture-12-foot-crocodile-at-teluk-nipah-beach-in-sarawak/239585"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Authorities in Sarawak have captured a 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Buntal last Thursday, according to the Civil Defence Force Kuching. The operation involved personnel from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation and the Nemo Hunter team, who responded to a public report from a 55-year-old man. Licensed crocodile hunter Jeffery Siew expressed relief that the man who reported the discovery was unharmed, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in keeping communities safe. Residents and visitors are now reminded to stay alert near beaches, rivers, and other areas where crocodiles may be present.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Authorities capture 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Sarawak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/authorities-capture-12-foot-crocodile-at-teluk-nipah-beach-in-sarawak",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:57:27.000Z"
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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."
}