BEAUFORT, Feb. 22 -- A crocodile believed to be about two metres long was sighted basking along the banks of Sungai Padas at Kampung Melati, raising safety concerns among residents and anglers.

A housewife, who identified herself only as Fetty, alerted Daily Express yesterday, describing the reptile as "quite large" and warning that it posed a danger to those fishing along the river.

"This should serve as a warning to fishing enthusiasts who are often seen along the riverbank," she said.

Of late, many adults and children have been frequenting the area for fishing, sparking fears of a possible attack.

In a separate incident in Membakut, a Kg Selian resident, Matnor Epin, claimed a crocodile estimated to measure about three metres in le...