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Enraged Locals Shoot Crocodile After Attack
17 Feb
Summary
- Woman killed by crocodile while gathering clams in a river.
- Locals attempted to retrieve her body using sticks and ropes.
- Authorities warned residents to avoid dangerous rivers after the attack.
A horrifying incident unfolded in Indonesia's Aceh province when a 35-year-old woman, Jusmitawati, was killed by a crocodile in the Luan Boya river. She had been gathering clams with a friend when the attack occurred. Her body was later seen in the crocodile's jaws. Locals gathered in large numbers, attempting to free her body using sticks and ropes.
Despite efforts to deter the animal, the crocodile re-emerged with the woman's lifeless body. A local man shot the crocodile, causing it to release its grip and retreat into the water. The woman's body was eventually recovered and handed to her family for burial. Police are working with conservation agencies to address the crocodile, which remains in the area. Authorities have urged residents to avoid dangerous rivers and remain vigilant.
