SIBU: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Sibu brought its crocodile safety message to Kampung Muara Lebaan on Saturday (Sept 19), gathering around 100 villagers at the local hall for an awareness session.
SFC said the visit came at the villagers’ own request, reflecting growing concern among riverside residents about staying safe during daily activities like fishing, washing or working near the water.
“Among the topics covered were the habitat and behaviour of crocodiles, safety measures to take near water bodies, and the proper actions to take should there be an encounter or conflict with a crocodile,” it said in a Facebook post.
The session also formed part of SFC’s “1,000 Visits to Save Wildlife” campaign across Meradong district, aimed at building trust between officers and local communities.
The initiative encourages villagers to see coexistence with crocodiles and other wildlife as something safe and manageable rather than a constant threat.
SFC thanked Kampung Muara Lebaan residents for their warm reception, noting that such community support kept conservation work going for the long haul.
