Crocodile spotted near Changi Naval Base, NParks continues monitoring waters
Soldiers at Changi Naval Base recently encountered an unexpected visitor after a crocodile was spotted in the nearby waters.
Source: Republic of Singapore Navy on Facebook
In a Facebook post on Wednesday (4 Feb), the Republic of Singapore Navy shared a video of the sighting, showing a serviceman at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base observing the reptile through binoculars.
Source: Republic of Singapore Navy on Facebook
Text in the video initially read “Unknown creature sighted” before changing to “Crocodile sighted”.
Source: Republic of Singapore Navy on Facebook
Public urged to stay cautious around coastal areas
According to the Navy, the crocodile lingered briefly in the area before swimming off into the Singapore Strait.
The post thanked personnel from 9 Flotilla for “being alert as always”, adding that base teams have since stepped up monitoring and are working closely with the relevant authorities.
Members of the public were also advised to remain vigilant and exercise caution around coastal areas.
Navy asks if spotted crocodile is the Sentosa individual
The Navy also raised the possibility that the crocodile could be the same individual sighted off Sentosa late last month.
Source: Republic of Singapore Navy on Facebook
On 31 Jan, a crocodile was seen within the sea barrier at Sentosa Cove, prompting the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) to suspend water activities at Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong beaches.
Another sighting was reported a day later near Marina South Pier.
Source: Robbie Hoyes-Cock on Facebook
Following the series of sightings, NParks said it is continuing surveillance and monitoring efforts across Singapore’s waters.
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Featured image adapted from Republic of Singapore Navy on Facebook.
