Sudan Authorities Kill Nile Crocodile After Fatal Attack on Farmer

Sudanese security forces have shot a large Nile crocodile days after the reptile killed a farmer in northern Sudan.

• A crocodile attacked and killed a farmer in the Nile near Say Island, opposite Abri city, on July 11, 2026.
• Search teams recovered only the victim's head and neck after days of searching, the civil defense department stated.
• Wildlife protection forces shot the crocodile near Erwa village and launched a sweep operation along the Nile banks.
• Local authorities warned residents to stay away from the Nile banks amid reports of crocodiles in multiple Berber district locations.