Sick pet crocodile on Legian Beach in Bali horrifies tourists after it was dragged from the ocean

A ‘pet’ crocodile has tugged at heartstrings after it was recaptured at a popular tourist spot, and some were terrified by how close the mammoth reptile was found to the community.

The saltwater crocodile was photographed by Australian woman Deb Schnippins, who posted photos while on Legian Beach in Bali on Wednesday.

Footage of the reptile showed its legs and muzzle bound securely, with a makeshift bandage on its head as locals surrounded the animal.

Ms Schnippins claimed that a lifeguard had pulled it out of the sea by its tail.

Deb Schnippins posted photos of the crocodile (pictured) as it lay in the sand on wooden sticks that had been hauled in from the shore.

She said the creature looked bad as it lay in the sand on wooden sticks that had been hauled in from the shore.

‘Crocodile currently on Legian beach. He is very thin, the spine is very visible and he is just breathing,” said Ms Schnippins.

‘A local told me that it is a pet that escaped from its cage. The police do not want to answer any questions about what will happen to him, he will probably go to the zoo.

Social media users took to his Facebook post puzzled by his presence near the community, but other travelers were more concerned about the “distressed” crocodile.

“How terrible for this poor animal, I can imagine how distraught it would be,” said one traveler.

‘Obviously sick of being caged!’ said another, while a tourist wrote: ‘I’d run away too if I was hungry, poor crocodile.’

‘Obviously sick of being caged!’ another said of the recaptured crocodile (pictured), while a tourist wrote: “I’d run away too if I was hungry, poor crocodile.”

“I really hope they get veterinary attention before making a decision or get advice from someone with knowledge of these creatures on what’s best for the future of these animals,” said one commenter.

“Unfortunately I think this poor creature will be put to sleep if his condition is as bad as it seems,” said another.

“I really hope they get veterinary attention before making a decision or have someone with knowledge of these creatures advise them on what is best for the future of this animal.”

But some argued that the claim that the animal would be taken to a zoo was false, which would have been said only to “appease the masses”.

Never believe what they tell you! Once when the traffic was very busy years ago, we were told that an elephant had fallen from the back of a truck. This is sad and real,’ wrote one more.

However, others were more alarmed because the creature was near the popular spot on the party island known for its golden sand and dazzling blue water (Pictured Legian Beach in Bali)

However, others were more alarmed because the creature was close to the popular spot on the party island known for its golden sand and dazzling blue water.

“Lucky we didn’t go swimming,” said one tourist, while another added: “Okay, now we have to watch out for crocodiles.”

“You’ve always needed it,” replied another. Saltwater crocodiles travel, they have recorded crocodiles ranging from Darwin bays to [Indonesia].’

“Lucky we didn’t go swimming,” said one tourist, while another added: “Okay, now we have to watch out for the crocodiles.”

“I’ll stick with swimming in the pools haha,” said another.

Meanwhile, another asked why Ms Schnippins was “confused as to why police have to answer questions”, after her comment about police withholding information.

“They were handling the situation,” she replied.

‘They don’t need to inform you about the situation if they have it under control,’ he replied.

“Everyone reports in Bali,” laughed another.

Meanwhile, images of the same crocodile being carried on wooden poles from the shore by a crowd of locals and lifeguards were also posted on social media.

The sight of the creature found at the resort did not surprise other seasoned travelers.

‘I saw one slip into a stream/drain about 10 years ago on the way to Denpasar. Nobody believed us, but I know what I saw, ”he said.

‘How is it possible that people keep crocodiles as pets?’ asked another.