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Kayaking at Sungi Buloh Reserve where there's crocodiles? Still dangled his feet in the water?

 

Come on! [knife]

 

 

 

 

SINGAPORE - Nature photographers, who were expecting birds, otters or even crocodiles on an outing to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, were surprised to spot people instead on a leisurely kayaking trip.

Canoes and kayaks are not allowed in the nature reserve, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Mr Ben Lee, founder of Nature Trekkers, said he saw a couple and a young child kayaking in the reserve on Sunday.

The avid nature guide and photographer was conducting a photography session there when he saw the trio row into the reserve in the afternoon.

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"I managed to capture some shots of (them) with my long-range telephoto lens camera before they rowed... out of the reserve," the 52-year-old told The Straits Times on Monday.

After a trip into the reserve, the trio spent about 45 minutes relaxing near a river bank, while having a picnic on the kayak, Mr Lee said.

He added that the man dangled his legs in the water as he ate.

"The brackish mangrove river... is infested with crocodiles and one will never know if any of these crocodile will make a surprise grab on the man's leg," he said in an e-mail to The Straits Times.

He spotted three crocodiles on his outing on Sunday, Mr Lee said, but he could not get clear photos of them as they were lurking in the water.

The area is home to a number of wild saltwater crocodiles. Male saltwater crocodiles generally grow to 5m from snout to tail, and weigh about 450kg.

Last April, a 400kg giant, probably one of the largest to have roamed wild here in decades, was found dead on the Kranji Reservoir grounds. It is believed to have been killed by poachers.

Mr Lee sent The Straits Times two photos he took of crocodiles he had spotted on Saturday.

He wrote in the same e-mail: "It would be unimaginable if (the canoe) were to capsize... as the canoeists were not having life jackets on or safety equipment..."

Mr Lee emphasised to The Straits Times over the phone that he felt the authorities should put up signs to warn unsuspecting canoeists and kayakers that they should not row into the reserve.

Besides putting their own lives in danger, they could also disturb the animals, he added.

Mr Subaraj Rajathurai, director of Strix Wildlife Consultancy, stressed that the reptiles will not attack humans unless provoked.

"But feet dangling in the water could look like fish, which is a crocodile's natural prey," he warned.

When contacted, the National Parks Board (NParks) said it was aware of the incident.

Said NParks' deputy director of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Mr How Choon Beng: "NParks officers noticed two adults and a child kayaking within Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on Sunday afternoon.

"When advised by our officers, they were cooperative and immediately left the boundaries of the Reserve."

He also reminded visitors to keep within the designated land trails when visiting the reserve.

 

 

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When nothing happen, that family will called it adventure...... ^_^

 

When tragedies happen, they blame Gov for not keeping the crocs away ... :yuush:

 

It will never their mistake, it's somebody else mistake... :a-t2622:

 

 

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They are just asking for trouble... asking the crocodiles to makan them ...

 

Still dangled his feet in the water to attract crocodiles??

 

And with a kid?

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Still dangled his feet in the water to attract crocodiles??

 

And with a kid?

 

 

well, at least no need go for amputation...

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well, at least no need go for amputation...

 

Lost the legs still can live.

 

Should ask him to put his head in the water so the crocodile can bite the head off to have a delicious meal with the brain juice. More juicy, sedap! Anyway, he's brainless.

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Think they were unaware they were treading thru danger zone. There's not enough warning signs. They have a little girl with them some more.






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Singaporeans .... I think generally, are not accustomed to recognize dangers. People here tend to rely on signs. Perhaps even for most who been through NS, may not necessarily have the skills to survive in the wild. Those who grew up in kampung, or near rivers will likely know it better.

 

I have to admit, I learnt about the crocs in Sungei buloh and the other reservoir thu the papers. Like this one at Kranji.

 

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allows the fw to catch the crocodile for food, within one year, everyone can go kayaking there liao [laugh]

 

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jin ho jiak

 

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bah tao yao

 

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jin ho pey

 

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jin ho zhao

 

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kan see lang ho zhao

 

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tio jiak

 

 

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...this reminds me of a a guy out in an Africa safari, and he tried to photograph an adult male elephant. The problem was he approached the wild animal much too close and did not recognise the danger. In an instance, the enraged elephant turned and charged straight at the guy! The rest was a messy ending.

 

...talk about failing to respect nature! Venturing into the wild and not recognising dangers can result in sudden and dire consequences.

 

...they were lucky someone spotted them and bothered to report them...and the park rangers responded appropriately. If they had ventured near a croc nesting site, the ending ..could hv been messy.

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...this reminds me of a a guy out in an Africa safari, and he tried to photograph an adult male elephant. The problem was he approached the wild animal much too close and did not recognise the danger. In an instance, the enraged elephant turned and charged straight at the guy! The rest was a messy ending.

 

...talk about failing to respect nature! Venturing into the wild and not recognising dangers can result in sudden and dire consequences.

 

...they were lucky someone spotted them and bothered to report them...and the park rangers responded appropriately. If they had ventured near a croc nesting site, the ending ..could hv been messy.

 

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hey bro! who you peeping at? wait kena red eye you know [grin]

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The end won't be messy at all in encounter with crocs - nothing would be left!

 

Anyway the photo with the big Hippo really shows why hippos are a lot more dangerous than crocs!

 

 

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Canoes and kayaks are not allowed in the nature reserve, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

Mr Ben Lee, founder of Nature Trekkers, said he saw a couple and a young child kayaking in the reserve on Sunday.

 

those are new mammals known as "Dumbarses Homosapenis"

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those are new mammals known as "Dumbarses Homosapenis"

 

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