Crocodile kills woman in Sumatra as locals retrieve body from its jaws

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A 46-year-old woman was killed by a crocodile while washing her feet in a waterbody on Sumatra, Indonesia. Witnesses reported the crocodile dragged her underwater in a "death roll," and her body was later found in its jaws. Local residents used chickens to distract the crocodile and retrieved the woman's body. Authorities then captured and killed the crocodile due to concerns about the threat it posed to the community. Officials highlighted the danger of crocodiles in the area, urging action to protect residents living along the coast. They expressed worries about the safety of locals, as many rely on the sea for their livelihoods.


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