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The crocodile camouflaged amidts the rocks in the rocky side of the island Kandima Resort in Dhaalu atoll. Photo/Facebook
Crocodile spotted near Kandima resort captured
The nine-foot-long crocodile caused a stir, as encounters with such creatures are uncommon in the Maldives.
25 January 2024
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Aishath Fareeha Abdulla
Soldiers from the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) Central Area Command and Coast Guard Third Squadron captured a large crocodile found near the Kandima Resort in Dhaalu atoll on Wednesday.
Authorities initiated the search following a call from the police at 4:08 pm. Coast Guard personnel quickly reached the area aboard a harborcraft.
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The nine-foot-long crocodile caused a stir, as encounters with such creatures are uncommon in the Maldives.
While crocodiles can sometimes be found in certain parts of the archipelago, their presence near a bustling resort is noteworthy.
