What are the specific areas in Sabah with rising crocodile sightings?

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Residents in Lahad Datu and Beaufort report rising crocodile sightings in specific river and coastal areas

Rising crocodile sightings have been reported across parts of Sabah stretching from Beaufort to Lahad Datu. Within Lahad Datu, the sightings and encounters are repeatedly reported in Tungku, with two separate fatal incidents linked to Pantai Kampung Mundas and Sungai Tegupi. In Beaufort, crocodiles have been sighted in Sungai Padas near Jalan Balibata opposite the Sabah Electricity office and close to the new Bingkul bridge.
Tungku in Lahad Datu is seeing repeated sightings and encounters
Tungku, within Lahad Datu, has been described as an area where crocodile sightings and encounters continue to be reported. A community leader also said residents living near or relying on the sea and rivers for their livelihood are concerned about safety there.
Pantai Kampung Mundas and Sungai Tegupi in Lahad Datu are linked to fatal incidents
At Pantai Kampung Mundas in Lahad Datu, a 20-year-old man was found dead after being believed attacked by a crocodile while collecting marine catches. At Sungai Tegupi in Lahad Datu, a 12-year-old boy was found dead after a neighbour witnessed him being pulled into the water by a crocodile.
Sungai Padas in Beaufort has sightings near Jalan Balibata and the new Bingkul bridge
In Beaufort, crocodiles were sighted in Sungai Padas at two locations: near Jalan Balibata opposite the Sabah Electricity office, and close to the new Bingkul bridge. Local reports described anglers needing to be extra careful at the riverbank because crocodiles can appear suddenly.
Kota Marudu is also cited for a more recent net-trapping incident
Beyond Lahad Datu and Beaufort, Kota Marudu was also mentioned for a more recent incident in which a crocodile was reportedly trapped in a fishing net. The wider area has also seen previous captures by the Wildlife Department in places including Weston, Kuala Penyu, Menumbok and Sipitang.

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