People living near the Budong Budong River in Indonesia have shared horrific stories of crocodile attacks that occurred last week, affecting dozens of people.
A woman living near a crocodile-infested river has said she is afraid to leave her home seven months after she fell victim to one of the ferocious predators.
Munirpa, 48, lives in the Budong Budong River in Indonesia and was throwing trash into a nearby stream when she was suddenly attacked by the 13-foot predator. It almost completely clamped her body in its teeth, leaving only her head exposed, and her desperate screams were heard by her husband. As she tried to punch the crocodile in the eye to free herself, her partner pulled her leg until she was eventually able to break free.
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After a month in hospital and two surgeries, she returned home. At the moment, her body is covered with scars, and memories of the terrible incident force her to almost never go outside.
She said: “I'm so scared. I don't want to go to the beach. I don't even dare go out into the yard.
“I'm traumatized. I've told my kids not to go near the river, not to go into the backyard, not to fish.
“One crocodile bite was enough for me. I won't let that happen to my children.”
Crocodiles are protected by law in Indonesia, meaning that people are prohibited from hunting the animals, even after attacks. Because of this, with no natural predators, the reptile population in the area has increased significantly, and incidents of interaction with humans have become more frequent.
People have called on the government to take steps to reduce attacks for their safety, after 180 incidents in 2024 alone, 92 of which were fatal.
Attacks have become more frequent since 2013, when companies began building new artificial waterways, giving crocodiles access to areas that residents considered home.
Another victim of the attacking crocodile, Suardi, was collecting coconuts when they fell into the river. As he bent down to pick them up, he was grabbed by a crocodile hiding in the water.
He said, “Yes, I'm concerned. But what can we do?
“It is important that we be extremely careful.”
Earlier this month, it was reported that 43-year-old Tarty Kolengsusu was picking water spinach with friends in the Air Biak River in Indonesia when the huge reptile bit her leg. As the crocodile dragged her underwater, the terrified local screamed for help.
The local police chief said in a statement: “The victim and her three friends were picking water spinach on the opposite bank of the river. An hour later, when they were trying to cross the river to return home, she suddenly screamed. She screamed, 'Help me, I am in danger!'
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