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Munirpa, an Indonesian woman, survived a near-fatal crocodile attack and bravely re-enacted the incident months later to raise awareness. The 48-year-old was attacked while disposing of rubbish near her home in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, when a four-meter crocodile seized her, nearly killing her before her husband intervened.
The incident highlights the increasing conflict between humans and crocodiles in the Central Mamuju district, where the Budong-Budong River meets the sea. With nearly 180 recorded crocodile attacks in Indonesia last year, residents are struggling to coexist with the protected species, prompting calls for government intervention to balance conservation efforts with public safety.
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Munirpa, an Indonesian woman, survived a near-fatal crocodile attack and bravely re-enacted the incident months later to raise awareness. The 48-year-old was attacked while disposing of rubbish near her home in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, when a four-meter crocodile seized her, nearly killing her before her husband intervened.
The incident highlights the increasing conflict between humans and crocodiles in the Central Mamuju district, where the Budong-Budong River meets the sea. With nearly 180 recorded crocodile attacks in Indonesia last year, residents are struggling to coexist with the protected species, prompting calls for government intervention to balance conservation efforts with public safety.
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