LONG TERU – Three male crocodiles have been captured in Long Teru, Sarawak, during a wildlife management operation involving Team Eric Cat and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC).
The operation was carried out on 18 September 2026 as part of efforts to manage crocodile activity in the area and improve safety for residents living near rivers.
The three crocodiles were recorded at different lengths, with the largest measuring 11 feet 8 inches. A second male measured 10 feet 8 inches, while the third was 9 feet 2 inches long.
The capture operation brought together Team Eric Cat and SFC in a joint effort focused on addressing crocodile presence in the Long Teru area.
The involvement of the state wildlife authority places the operation within wider efforts to manage interactions between people and wildlife in riverine communities.
Crocodiles are part of Sarawak’s river ecosystems, but their presence in areas used by local communities can create safety concerns, particularly for people who live, work or travel close to waterways.
Wildlife management operations can therefore form part of measures aimed at reducing potential risks while managing encounters between communities and native wildlife.
The three captures also highlight the scale of crocodiles that can be encountered in Sarawak’s river environments.
Measuring more than nine feet each, the animals were considerably larger than juvenile crocodiles and represented three separate captures during the operation.
Details released about the operation did not state the exact circumstances that led to the capture of the three animals, nor did they provide information on where the crocodiles would be taken following their capture.
No further details on injuries, sightings or previous incidents involving the animals were included in the update.
The operation was conducted in Long Teru, where riverine communities rely on waterways for aspects of daily life. Maintaining awareness around rivers remains an important consideration in areas where crocodiles are present.
The successful capture of the three crocodiles marks the outcome of the latest joint wildlife management activity involving Team Eric Cat and SFC in the area.
The operation also underscores the role of coordination between wildlife authorities and local teams when responding to crocodile-related concerns.
The update recorded all three animals as male and provided their individual measurements, offering a clear account of the crocodiles captured during the operation.
Further information about subsequent wildlife management measures was not included in the announcement.
