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Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

The National Parks Board and PUB are conducting search and capture operations in the area. SINGAPORE: Water activities at Pandan Reservoir have been suspended after a crocodile was spotted there on Thursday (Aug 20) afternoon, national water agency PUB said. PUB said in a Facebook post that it was alerted to the sighting at about 3pm and it informed the National Parks Board (NParks). The Singap

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Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting
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SINGAPORE, 21 AUGUST 2026 —

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Water activities at Singapore’s Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

SINGAPORE, Aug 20 — Water activities at Pandan Reservoir have been suspended after a crocodile was spotted on Thursday afternoon, national water agency PUB said. The agency confirmed in a Facebook post that it was alerted to the sighting at about 3pm and immediately notified the National Parks Board (NParks).

The Singapore Rowing Association and Singapore Canoe Federation were instructed to halt all water activities in the reservoir, which borders Teban Gardens and serves as Singapore’s largest service reservoir.

NParks and PUB are conducting joint search and capture operations in the area, while additional signage is being installed around the reservoir to warn the public and advise caution. Based on a photo reviewed by authorities, the crocodile is likely an estuarine crocodile, a species known to inhabit coastal and brackish waters in the region.

Crocodile sightings in Singapore waters have increased this year. In May, another estuarine crocodile was captured and euthanised off Sentosa Cove due to safety concerns and limited relocation options, NParks said. Earlier, in late January, a crocodile sighting near Sentosa’s Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches led to a week-long suspension of water activities at those locations.

Authorities have advised the public to remain calm and avoid approaching, provoking, or feeding estuarine crocodiles if encountered. Members of the public are also urged to follow warning signs and advisory notices in affected areas. Reports of sightings can be made to NParks at 1800-476-1600 or PUB at 1800-2255-782.

The suspension at Pandan Reservoir remains in effect as search operations continue. Details on the duration of the suspension and further updates are not yet available.

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