# A three-meter crocodile has been spotted in the Vaal River, prompting authorities to discourage swimming and water activities until it is captured. Water Policing team’s Charles Van Der Merwe says a set capture cage is in place. The crocodile, likely a West African slender-snouted species, is not aggressive but poses a safety concern. He says residents should report sightings to Vanderbijlpark police or Vaal River Rats. He says a 20-thousand-rand voucher reward is offered for information leading to the safe capture.
Vaal community on high alert as crocodile capture plan rolls out