# Miri team hunts crocodiles to protect lives

> Miri's Team Eric Cat catches crocodiles for community safety, not profit.
- Title: Miri team hunts crocodiles to protect lives · Malay Mail
- Summary: Miri's Team Eric Cat catches crocodiles for community safety, not profit. Team Eric Cat sells crocodile meat for community service, not profit, to protect…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/17/beyond-the-meat-and-money-miri-team-hunts-crocodiles-to-protect-lives/239343
- Published: 2026-10-17T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: miri, team eric cat, sarawak forestry corporation, crocodile hunting, community safety, river users, news, world
## Team Eric Cat's mission
Team Eric Cat sells crocodile meat for community service, not profit, to protect river users from attacks.

> For us, it is not just about selling the meat. We are interested in catching crocodiles, and we also want to help when people make complaints about them.
## Team operations
Team Eric Cat operates in Miri, Marudi, and Baram with Sarawak Forestry Corporation.
## Crocodile catching license
A six-month license allows capturing five crocodiles, with separate meat sales licenses required.
## Team history
Team Eric Cat formed after a fatal crocodile attack in Marudi in April 2025.
## Team size and funding
Team has 13 licensed members funded by Oren Mart for fuel and meals.
## Crocodile management
SFC reports 70 licenses issued statewide, over 100 crocodiles caught in first half of 2026.
## What happens next
Team continues crocodile management to protect river users from attacks.
## Key takeaway

Team Eric Cat sells crocodile meat for community service, not profit, to protect river users from attacks.