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In a tragic incident related to recent floods in Indonesia, 28-year-old pregnant Munirah was killed by a crocodile while preparing lunch in her stilted home on May 27. At eight months pregnant, she was unable to fend off the attack, which occurred as floodwaters from the Mambulu River pushed dangerous wildlife into human settlements, according to local police chief AKP Supriyadi. Witnesses stated that Munirah's sister, hearing her screams, rushed to help but was too late. Attempting to cling to a tree branch, Munirah was ultimately overpowered by the crocodile and pulled into the river. Villagers searched the area following the attack and located her body half an hour later. This incident brings renewed attention to the increasing risks posed by wildlife encounters during natural disasters in Indonesia. Officials have previously recorded similar occurrences, including another fatal crocodile attack last year. Authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution around rivers and flooded areas to prevent further tragedies. This incident reflects the vulnerabilities faced by communities in flood-prone regions and calls for better wildlife safety measures.

A man and woman in Indonesia's Aceh province were publicly flogged 100 times each on Wednesday for engaging in sexual relations outside of marriage, a practice sanctioned under the local implementation of Islamic law, or sharia. The punishment took place in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh, where the couple was lashed in sets of 10 while a crowd observed, as reported by Agence France-Presse. Aceh is known for its stringent application of sharia law, which includes bans on premarital sexual relations. Although Indonesia adopted a law banning sex outside of marriage in 2022, it is set to take effect next year. Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal stated that such punishments serve as "moral lessons" for the community and a means for the offenders to seek repentance. Three other individuals were also flogged a total of 49 times for gambling and alcohol consumption. Rights organizations condemned the practice as excessively harsh, yet public support for caning remains strong in Aceh, where it serves as a punishment for various offenses, including adultery and alcohol use.

A tragic incident in Indonesia has left a community in mourning after a 28-year-old pregnant woman named Munirah was killed by a crocodile during recent floods. On May 27, while preparing lunch in her stilted home, Munirah, who was eight months pregnant, was attacked by the crocodile and dragged into the Mambulu River. According to local police chief AKP Supriyadi, her advanced pregnancy hindered her ability to escape the assault. Moreover, flooding in the region, caused by heavy rains, has driven wildlife closer to human habitats, increasing the risk of such encounters. Villagers attempted to search the river for the crocodile but it evaded capture before they could respond. Munirah’s body was discovered floating about half an hour later. This incident echoes previous tragedies in the area, including a fatal crocodile attack on a fisherman last year. Residents are now being warned to exercise extreme caution around flooded areas, as social media users call for improved safety measures for those living in wildlife-prone regions.