A Siamese crocodile was captured in a park's lake following a tourist sighting in southern China.

The video was filmed in the city of Haikou in Hainan Province on November 21.

A 60-centimetre-long crocodile was discovered in a lake at Hongchenghu Park.

The local forestry officials sprang into action to address the potential danger posed by the reptilian visitor. A professional team was organised to capture the crocodile.

The responsible officials from the city's Forestry Bureau disclosed plans to transfer the captured crocodile to the Haikou Terrestrial Wildlife Rescue Centre for a thorough check-up. In the meantime, additional patrols around the lake are being planned to ensure public safety and to check for any more unexpected wildlife.

Adding to the mystery, officials from the Qiongshan District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau speculated that the crocodile's presence in the lake, an environment not native to these reptiles, was likely due to human intervention. It's believed the crocodile might have been abandoned or released into the lake, raising questions about wildlife trade and animal welfare in the region.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

11月21日，海南海口市，游客在红城湖公园游玩时，发现了一只鳄鱼。
11月22日，琼山区林业部门组织专业队伍对鳄鱼展开抓捕。下午6时28分左右，经东方市专业鳄鱼养殖的工作人员下水捕捞，该鳄鱼被顺利抓捕上来。经现场观察，该鳄鱼大约有60公分长，为鳄鱼系暹罗鳄幼体，俗称泰国鳄，该鳄鱼成体可达3米左右，主要以捕食鱼类为主。市林业局相关负责人介绍，下一步将把这条鳄鱼送至海口市陆生野生动物救助中心去进行检查。同时，也将再进行湖面巡查。琼山区农业农村局相关负责人表示，红城湖水域并非鳄鱼原生环境，该鳄鱼可能是人为丢弃、放生所致。