A large saltwater crocodile spotted near East Coast Park on Tuesday was “sedated and humanely put down” to safeguard public safety, the National Parks Board (NParks) said on Thursday. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com
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SINGAPORE – A large crocodile spotted on a beach in Marina East Drive on Tuesday (Oct 10) will be put to sleep due to concerns over public safety. In response to queries, Mr How Choon Beng, director of wildlife management and outreach at the National Parks Board (NParks), said the nearly 3m-long saltwater croc was trapped and removed from East.