KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has reportedly set up a trap after a three-metre crocodile rwas sighted in a river near Mid Valley Megamall.
Federal Territories Perhilitan director Ishak Muhammad was quoted telling New Straits Times urging the public to avoid the area until the reptile is safely captured.
"Together with the National Wildlife Rescue Centre, we have set up a trap to capture the crocodile, which we believe has strayed from its natural habitat.
"The public should refrain from any activities near the river," Ishak said.
Perhilitan also said it has deployed a boat to patrol the river near the sighting location with assistance from the Civil Defence Force.
"Efforts are ongoing ...