The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism ((MEFT) has recorded five human fatalities and six injuries due to crocodile attacks in the Kavango West and Kavango East regions between January 2024 and February 2025.

Onesi Constituency Councillor Festus Petrus has warned community members of Onesi and surrounding areas to exercise caution after a crocodile was spotted at Etaka Dam.

The Etaka Dam is situated in the Onesi area in the Omusati Region and stretches 14 kilometres from north to south.