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SINGAPORE: A crocodile was spotted in the waters off Sentosa Cove on Wednesday (May 6) evening, prompting the suspension of water activities at Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches until further notice.<\/span><\/p>\n After being alerted to the sighting, the National Parks Board (NParks) and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) activated a joint search team, with operations ongoing.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIn consultation with NParks, as a precautionary measure, water activities such as swimming and kayaking are not allowed at Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong Beach, until further notice,\u201d SDC said in a Facebook post.<\/span><\/p>\n The beaches remain open, and it has stepped up patrols and monitoring across the island\u2019s beachfront areas.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMembers of the public are advised to adhere strictly to safety signages and instructions on the ground,\u201d SDC said, adding that the safety and well-being of guests are its top priority.<\/span><\/p>\n This is the second reported crocodile sighting around Sentosa’s waters this year, following the <\/span>first sighting<\/span>\u00a0in late January.<\/span><\/p>\n Water activities were similarly suspended following that sighting at Sentosa Cove, before <\/span>being lifted<\/span> slightly over a week later.<\/span><\/p>\n Another crocodile sighting was reported at Keppel Bay last week, leading NParks to place advisory signs in the vicinity to warn the public to exercise caution near the water\u2019s edge.<\/span><\/p>\n Members of the public are advised to stay calm and back away slowly should they encounter a crocodile, and not approach, provoke or feed the animal.<\/span><\/p>\n