Crocodile Kills Woman in Indonesian River; Locals Open Fire as It Surfaces with Body

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News18•18-02-2026, 23:41
Crocodile Kills Woman in Indonesian River; Locals Open Fire as It Surfaces with Body
- •A 36-year-old woman, Jusmitawati, was killed by a 19-foot crocodile in Indonesia's Luan Boya River while collecting shellfish.
- •Disturbing footage shows the crocodile surfacing with the woman's body, prompting locals to open fire and strike it with a stick.
- •The victim had moved into deeper water, separating from friends, when the crocodile attacked and dragged her underwater.
- •Authorities located and killed the 19-foot crocodile less than a mile from the attack site, finding parts of the victim's body inside.
- •Police urge residents to avoid river activities due to the high risk, as habitat destruction pushes crocodiles closer to human settlements.
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