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No crocs detected in Likas Bay as claimed, but patrol ongoing, says Wildlife
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Published on: Thu, Aug 01, 2024
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No crocs detected in Likas Bay as claimed, but patrol ongoing, says Wildlife
Screengrab showing purportedly crocodiles in Likas Bay. (Screengrab: Facebook/Mackey Apison Lo video)
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Wildlife Department Director Augustine Tuuga said they have not detected any crocodile in the water of Teluk Likas, following a viral video shared on Facebook at 12.25pm, Wednesday.

He said they have sent a drone to investigate the matter.

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“We went to check yesterday afternoon. This morning, we flew a drone as well but did not find anything,” he said to Daily Express.

“We cannot confirm anything until we have more concrete evidence. 

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“We are trying to get additional assistance from the Civil Defence Force (APM) to patrol the area,” he said.

In the video, five-to-six dark-coloured, long-shaped objects are seen floating in the water.

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The location is evidenced by the visible Menara Kinabalu and Menara Tun Mustapha along the coastline captured in the video.
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