Villagers catch giant crocodile that killed boy, 17, in Indonesia
Published date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:40:20 +0700Villagers captured and killed a 17ft crocodile that mauled a teenager to death in a river in eastern Indonesia.
Residents launched a desperate search after the beast reportedly attacked James Ricard Makalen, 17, while he was bathing near his home in Maluku province at dusk on January 6.
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Maluku, Indonesia |
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06/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP174756 |
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Duration: 01:03 |
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Rating: News safe |
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