Crocodile spotted sunbathing at Lim Chu Kang Road, NParks launches search operation
Ian Cheng
The Straits Times
March 18, 2025
The authorities are looking for a crocodile spotted on a road in Lim Chu Kang on March 18.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, the National Parks Board (NParks) said it was alerted on the evening of March 18 to the sighting, and it immediately activated a team to search for the animal.
"We will continue the search tomorrow morning," said NParks.
A Facebook user, who wanted to be known only as Mr Koo, shared two photos of the reptile in a post on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings page at about 6.40pm.
"Someone's pet lizard sunbathing on the road," he quipped in his post.
Speaking to ST, Mr Koo said he was driving in the area at about 1pm when he spotted the crocodile on the road in Neo Tiew Crescent near Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm.
"I thought it came from Sungei Buloh," he said, adding that he was busy at the time, so he just snapped a photo of the crocodile and continued his journey.
NParks said members of the public should stay calm and back away if they encounter a crocodile.
"They should not approach, provoke or feed the animal," it added.
The public may contact NParks on 1800-476-1600 to report any animal encounters.
ST has contacted the crocodile farm for more information.
- Additional reporting by Calista Wong
