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Crocodile Facility in Siay Temporarily Closed After Biting Incident Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 9 has temporarily shut down the crocodile facility in Siay following an incident involving a crocodile named “Alai” that bit a person earlier this week.

Authorities confirmed that the victim, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, is now in stable condition. The incident prompted immediate action from the DENR, which ordered the implementation of stricter safety protocols at the facility.

Among the measures mandated are the installation of reinforced fencing, additional warning signage, and 24-hour surveillance to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

“Alai,” a saltwater crocodile estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long, was transferred to the Siay facility in 2022.

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DENR 9 will continue monitoring the site to ensure public safety.

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