Experts clarify viral crocodile footage as feeding behavior, not human lure

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Recent footage of a saltwater crocodile in Borneo has gone viral, showing the animal waving its feet in a way that resembles a drowning human. Locals speculate that this behavior may be an attempt to lure people into the water. Crocodile experts have dismissed these claims, stating that the behavior is likely related to the crocodile eating prey. They emphasize that such mimicry to attract humans is not supported by evidence. Experts remind the public that saltwater crocodiles are dangerous and should be treated with caution. Indonesia has seen over 1,000 crocodile attacks in the past decade, resulting in at least 450 fatalities.


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