KUANTAN: Sightings of a crocodile in a swamp in Kampung Kempadang here have drawn a steady stream of onlookers to the area over the past few days.
The crocodile, believed to be from nearby Sungai Kuala Baru, has likely found itself in the swampy area when the river overflowed its banks recently.
State wildlife and national parks director Datuk Khairiah Mohd Shariff said rangers had been trying to capture the crocodile since Friday.
"Chicken skins and a trap are being used to catch it but so far we've been unsuccessful," she said.
She said the department would continue its efforts to capture the crocodile as it poses a danger to nearby villagers.