A horrific crocodile incident has been reported in Indonesia! In Jambi province, a 13-year-old boy named Muhammad Syahputra Almanda was playing by the river near his village when a 4-meter-long crocodile attacked him as he tried to retrieve a soccer ball that had fallen into the water. Eyewitnesses were horrified as the boy was dragged underwater, resulting in his tragic death.

According to reports, Almanda was playing soccer with friends when the ball rolled into the river. He went into the water to get the ball only to be ambushed by the crocodile. Rescue teams reported that when they arrived, they saw the crocodile holding the boy's body, but it quickly submerged and disappeared. They eventually located the boy's body on the river later that night, where he showed no signs of life and suffered multiple severe lacerations, confirming his death. The Indonesian national search and rescue agency later verified the identity of the deceased and expressed condolences to the family.

Authorities have warned that crocodiles are frequently seen in the area, urging locals to remain vigilant and avoid approaching water bodies. Conservationists noted that excessive hunting and habitat loss have led to more crocodiles entering human-inhabited areas, raising the risk of attacks.