SIBU, July 28 -- The sight of a crocodile lurking in a pond near the Jalan Oya-Sibu Jaya flyover has prompted a warning for the public on social media.

Licensed crocodile hunter Jeferry Siew shared a video of the sighting on a Facebook post, which warned those who frequented the pond for recreational fishing to always exercise caution.

He also said that he had placed a bait at the site on Monday in an attempt to capture the reptile.

In the clip, Siew expressed concern that the crocodile might have been deliberately released into the pond.

"I am issuing a very serious warning. Reptiles should not be released indiscriminately.

"This is not a place where crocodiles are normally found. If one has appeared here, it may have been released ...