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Four crocodiles still missing after escape from Siem Reap farm

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Authorities in Siem Reap are searching for four crocodiles still missing after 30 escaped from a damaged enclosure; 26 have been recaptured and residents have been warned to avoid nearby waters.

On the night of November 11, a damaged enclosure at a crocodile farm in Angkor Chum district, Siem Reap province, allowed 30 crocodiles to escape. Twenty-six have been recaptured, while four remain missing.

Provincial authorities, the disaster management committee and police are searching nearby ponds, canals and rice fields, and have asked residents to report any sightings promptly.

Authorities warned residents to stay away from waters in the affected area and take precautions. Search operations and other safety measures are continuing.

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