A young girl has tragically lost her life in a horrific crocodile attack while bathing in a lake.
Reports from local media reveal that the five-year-old went missing from her home, sparking concern among her parents. The incident occurred in the Bangka Regency village in Indonesia, where her body was discovered around 5 am the following day.
She was last seen bathing in an abandoned tin ore mining pond, which is known to be home to dangerous crocodiles.
Local rescue teams, along with police and military personnel, launched a desperate search effort, but authorities confirmed the girl was taken by the crocodile. Her remains were eventually recovered and returned to her family, who were devastated by the news.
The family is now preparing for her burial, still struggling to process the tragedy. The crocodile responsible for the attack was captured and brought ashore the following day, marking yet another crocodile-related fatality in Indonesia.