A sudden spread of dozens of crocodiles in several villages and areas near the banks of the Nile River in Sudan has sparked severe terror among residents of those areas.

Fears increased further after a giant crocodile devoured a farmer while he was working on the banks of the Nile on Saï Island in northern Sudan.

In front of the residents, the crocodile grabbed the farmer and dragged him into the river, thrashing him until it swallowed him completely.

It was not limited to northern Sudan; several crocodiles also appeared in the 'Kalakia' suburb south of the capital Khartoum.

Although crocodiles have appeared in the Nile for over 200 years, the current appearance seemed different, as it recorded a larger spread than usual in several areas.

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Real Terror

Groups of youth from villages along the Nile have begun carrying out extensive campaigns to avert the danger.

Activists on social media have posted photos and videos of youth conducting a campaign to hunt those crocodiles, but the Wildlife Police warned of the risks that may accompany this campaign.

Mohamed Nasr, a resident of one of the villages in the Dongola region in the north of the country, said the situation has become dangerous. He added: 'We have recently noticed a heavy spread of crocodiles on the banks of several towns in the region along the Nile.'

He explained that farmers and their children face a real danger, especially in the morning periods when farming, fishing, and water fetching activities intensify, which also coincide with increased crocodile movement.

Reasons for the Rebellion

Dr. Mohamed Al-Maki Ali Al-Badawi, a professor of wildlife at Sudan’s Sinar University, summarizes the main factors that increase crocodile aggression: their loss of traditional sunbathing areas on the shores due to agricultural expansion and noise from increased use of water pumps.

Al-Badawi points to the lack of accurate statistics on crocodile numbers, reproduction rates, and distribution areas.

According to Al-Badawi, the sudden rise in water levels leads to flooding of grass and increases crocodile movement toward the shore, while receding water, exposed roots, and expanding sand areas help crocodiles breed.

While crocodiles are characterized by their superior ability to stalk, they also benefit from the lack of visibility caused by murky water during the autumn season.

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Important Warnings

The Sudanese police's Wildlife Protection Forces warned against the danger of swimming in rivers during the current period, and called on residents of coastal areas to stay away from the banks of the Nile and adhere to preventive guidelines to reduce risks and protect lives.

It confirmed that its forces are combing the islands and banks of the Nile, stepping up awareness about the danger of Nile crocodiles, especially during this period which sees the appearance of large numbers of young crocodiles.

It pointed out that the 'Nile crocodile' represents one of the natural symbols associated with the Nile, stressing the need to spread awareness about the importance of safe coexistence with it, while seeking to benefit from it in the future through investment projects for crocodile farming, which would contribute to creating economic value.

The Nile River, a vital artery of life in Sudan, has become a stage for an escalating confrontation between humans and the river's most terrifying reptile. The rising water levels and the noise of machinery have revealed a deep ecological imbalance, turning crocodiles into 'snipers' with a ferocious nature on the banks.

According to wildlife specialists' warnings, the radical solution remains dependent on controlling agricultural encroachments, spreading awareness, and scientific investment in breeding these reptiles, before the banks and islands of the Nile become deadly traps.

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