COLOMBO (News 1st): A monster 15 feet long crocodile was captured from the Madu River in Balapitiya on Sunday (25).

According to local this crocodile was a threat to fishermen living in the areas.

The crocodile was handed over to the Department of Wildlife following the capture.

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