A crocodile has been spotted inside a prominent hotel in Battaramulla, with video footage widely circulated on social media.

The footage shows the crocodile inside a banquet hall at the hotel adjacent to a lake.

Hotel staff are seen guiding the animal through a door leading to the garden and lake. (Newswire)

When the hotel says, “Walk-ins welcome”

Crocodile spotted inside a hotel in Battaramulla! pic.twitter.com/Kz5yhxloOp

— NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) August 14, 2026

The post Crocodile spotted inside prominent Battaramulla hotel (Video) appeared first on Newswire.

Police in the UK have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy was found in a critical condition inside a zoo’s crocodile enclosure.

“Officers were called to the zoo at 1.24pm to reports of an incident involving a three-year-old boy, during which he ended up in the crocodile enclosure,” Cambridgeshire police said.

The child has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries and is in critical but stable condition, police said, adding that specially trained officers are supporting the boy and his family.

A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested and police say they do not believe he and the child are known to each other and an investigation is underway.

“At this stage we are speaking to people who were at the zoo at the time of this distressing incident to understand more about the circumstances,” said Detective Inspector Verity McCann.

The Johnsons of Old Hurst Zoo said in a statement that the Tropical House –where the alligators and crocodiles are kept – will remain closed until further notice, out of respect for the family.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the boy and his family following the incident that occurred today,” the zoo said.

Ben Obese-Jecty, a Member of Parliament for Huntington, where the zoo is located, said senior officers are treating the incident as a “critical” one and that a criminal investigation is taking place.

“My thoughts are with the young victim and his family during a hugely traumatic and difficult time,” he posted to X. (CNN)

The post Boy, 3, thrown to crocodiles at UK zoo appeared first on Newswire.

A police officer in South Africa was lowered into a crocodile-infested river from a helicopter to recover human remains.

In footage shared online, the officer can be seen retrieving a euthanised crocodile, which is believed to have eaten a businessman who was swept away by floodwaters last week.

Capt Johan “Pottie” Potgieter used a rope to secure the reptile, and both were hoisted away from the Komati River in the north-east of the country.

“The sharp-end of a crocodile is not the best place to approach it,” he told the News24 website.

The operation, which was described by police as “highly dangerous and complex”, followed the disappearance of a 59-year-old unnamed man in the area last week.

The man’s car became stranded when he attempted to cross a low bridge in the flooded river.

The vehicle was empty when police arrived at the scene, leading them to suspect that he had been swept away by the water, Col Mavela Masondo, Mpumalanga provincial police spokesman, told the national broadcaster SABC.

Mr Potgieter, who is the commander of a police diving unit, said the authorities used drones and helicopters during the search and noticed a small island where a number of crocodiles were basking in the sun.

He said they could tell from years of experience that one of the animals had recently eaten.

“Besides having a massively full tummy, he didn’t move around or try to slip into the river despite the noise of the drones and the chopper,” he told News24.

The reptile was then killed before Mr Potgieter retrieved it from the water.

The animal, measuring 15ft long and weighing 1,100lb, was flown to the nearby Kruger National Park, where human remains were discovered inside its intestines.

DNA tests will be carried out to confirm whether the remains are those of the missing man.

As well as the body parts, six different types of shoe were found, according to Mr Potgieter.

He said this could indicate it had killed other people, but not necessarily, adding: “A crocodile will eat or swallow anything.”

South Africa’s acting police chief, Lt-Gen Puleng Dimpane, praised Mr Potgieter for his bravery.

“Capt Potgieter’s willingness to place his own life at risk, going far beyond the call of duty, reflects the unwavering commitment of SAPS (South African Police Service) members to serve and protect, even in the face of danger that could have cost him his life,” she said. (Telegraph)

The post Watch : Police officer dangles over crocodile-infested waters to retrieve human remains appeared first on Newswire.

Residents in Sandarasgama, Eppawala, captured a crocodile that had approached a house and handed it over to wildlife officials today (24).

A passerby had reported a roughly 10-foot crocodile near the Thalawa–Eppawala main road last night, close to the Sandarasgama junction. Nearby residents caught the animal and tied it to a coconut tree.

Wildlife officers who were informed of the incident had taken the crocodile to Wilpattu Sanctuary around 10 a.m.

Villagers believe the crocodile came from the Eliyadivulwewa tank, about 200 meters away from where it was captured. A large crowd had gathered in the area to see the animal. (Newswire)

The post 10-foot crocodile captured near Eppawala home appeared first on Newswire.

Wildlife officers have arrested a 44‑year‑old man in Aluthgama, Kaluwamodara, for illegally keeping a baby crocodile in his possession.

The suspect, arrested based on information received by the Hikkaduwa National Park headquarters, was produced before the Kalutara Magistrate today, where he was ordered to pay a fine of Rs. 70,000.

The Magistrate also directed the Attidiya wildlife veterinarian to release the baby crocodile into a suitable environment and submit a report.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation stated that crocodiles are strictly protected reptiles under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance. 

The department said in a statement that for some time, individuals have been observed keeping baby crocodiles to display to foreign tourists and earn money.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation added that Wildlife officers continue to carry out raids to apprehend such offenders. (Newswire)

The post Man fined for illegally keeping baby crocodile in Aluthgama appeared first on Newswire.

A crocodile has been spotted in the seas off Mount Lavinia over the past few days, causing panic among fishermen and beach-goers. 

Video footage has emerged of the crocodile being surrounded by fishing boats and snapping at one boat.

According to the Sri Lanka Lifeguard Association, there has been an increase in crocodiles in the seas near Mount Lavinia Beach over the past days. 

The Association states tourists and fishermen have been severely affected as a result, requesting authorities to provide a prompt solution to the issues. (Newswire) 

The post Crocodile spotted in the sea off Mount Lavinia (Video) appeared first on Newswire.

A crocodile suspected to be at least 8 feet in length was spotted on the beach in front of Auburn Side Road in Dehiwala today(12), Hiru News reported.

The crocodile was spotted on the beach around 08.15 am and is reported to have come ashore, with villages in the vicinity claiming that the giant crocodile was hunting stray dogs on the coast.

Fishermen who were preparing to venture into the sea are reported to have avoided the beach after spotting the crocodile on shore. 

Residents in the area have stated that following the crocodile attack on a diver in January last year, the said sea area is considered dangerous for diving and sea swimming. (NewsWire)

The post Crocodile spotted on Dehiwala beach appeared first on Newswire.