Crocodile spotted at Etaka dam

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2025-01-05

ETAKA, 04 January 2024 - A crocodile was spotted at Etaka dam on Friday afternoon.

OSHAKATI, 04 JAN (NAMPA) - Onesi Constituency Councillor Festus Petrus has warned community members of Onesi and surrounding areas to exercise caution after a crocodile was spotted at Etaka Dam.
The Etaka Dam is situated in the Onesi area in the Omusati Region and stretches 14 kilometres from north to south.
Petrus told Nampa on Saturday that the crocodile was spotted on Friday afternoon by children who were busy fishing at the time.
“The presen...

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