Officials from the Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division and the Mein Ma Hla Kyun (pretty woman island – in literal translation) Wildlife Sanctuary office conducted educational programmes near the vicinity of rivers and creeks of the sanctuary after the death of two civilians eaten by crocodiles in July in the creek of Chaung Bye Gyi Village in Bokale Township, Pyapon District in Ayeyawady Region.
They used loudspeakers to make public announcements that June to August is crocodile nesting season and warned that the area around Mein Ma Hla Kyun is dangerous. Residents were advised not to walk pets near the creek, play, swim, or bathe for extended periods. Fishermen and prawn catchers were also urged to stay alert for crocodiles. Bushes, trees, or grass grown near the banks should be cleared as much as possible, as crocodiles may hide there and not to scare or attack the crocodile with sticks and stones.
