Crocodile spotted off Sentosa Cove caught and put down: NParks

He added that NParks also checked if Mandai Wildlife Group was able to accommodate the crocodile, but it was unable to do so.

“In view of public safety considerations and the lack of relocation options, NParks has made the decision to sedate and humanely put down the crocodile,” he said.

A Mandai Wildlife Group spokesperson said that decisions to accept any animal into its care are guided by its ability to meet the highest standards of welfare and quality of life, while balancing implications for its existing animal population and conservation commitments.

“After careful assessment, it was determined that we would not be able to provide (the crocodile) a placement that would meet these standards of care,” the spokesperson said, adding that the situation was a difficult one and the decision was not made lightly.

Water activities, including swimming and kayaking, had been halted at Sentosa’s Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches after the crocodile was spotted.

However, they were allowed to resume with immediate effect following the animal’s capture and removal, the Sentosa Development Corporation said on Facebook at about 7.25pm on Thursday.