3-metre-long crocodile spotted at Marina East beach will be put down for public safety
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/3...t-beach-will-be-put-down-public-safety-nparksSINGAPORE – 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 Coast Park, a popular seaside spot.
Mr How said: “In view of this, the captured crocodile will be humanely put down to safeguard public safety.”