Beach activities at Sentosa Cove in Singapore started again after a 2-meter-long crocodile was caught and put down

A 2-meter-long crocodile was caught and removed by National Parks Board contractors at 9 p.m. on May 6. The Straits Times reported this. The reptile was trapped.

The crocodile was sedated and put down due to public safety concerns and limited relocation options, said How Choon Beng, NParks group director of wildlife management.

How said relocating the animal to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve was not feasible.

He noted that NParks had previously relocated a smaller crocodile there in 2021.

Authorities warned that relocated crocodiles could return to the area where they were captured, posing renewed risks to the public.

NParks said it had consulted Mandai Wildlife Group about taking in the reptile, but the wildlife operator declined.

A spokesperson for Mandai Wildlife Group said the decision considered animal welfare standards and available resources.

The crocodile sighting on May 6 was at least the second reported in waters off Sentosa Cove this year.

Another crocodile was spotted near the area on Jan. 31. Water activities were restricted temporarily.

Swimming, kayaking and other water activities at Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches were temporarily suspended as a precaution.

NParks said crocodile sightings across Singapore waters have increased in recent months, with around 30 reports recorded since January 2025.

Sentosa Cove is an upscale waterfront enclave on Sentosa Island, known for its luxury homes and private marina. It is popular with yacht owners and visitors seeking a quieter side of Singapore.

Visitors can spend the afternoon dining along the marina at Quayside Isle or enjoying sunset walks with views of moored yachts and the sea.

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