Crocodile caught in Siyanqoba on the outskirts of eMalahleni
The juvenile crocodile will be taken to Loskop Dam.
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is warning residents in Siyanqoba to be careful near dams and streams.
A juvenile Nile crocodile was caught in a dam in Siyanqoba earlier today (Wednesday, December 13).
Piet Wassenaar who has a permit to work with the MTPA said the crocodile was spotted at the dam and a trap was put up yesterday.
“We are lucky that we caught croc so quickly,” Wassenaar said.
He said the crocodile would be taken to Loskop Dam.
Johannes Lekoto, from the MTPA said the crocodile is in good health and has no injuries.
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