Social media users in Uzbekistan's Namangan region spread unverified claims that crocodiles were spotted in the Great Fergana Canal. The regional emergency management department officially denied the reports.

Authorities urged the public not to trust unconfirmed information and to rely solely on official sources.

The Great Fergana Canal is one of the largest waterways in the Fergana Valley. Due to its strategic importance, any safety-related rumors tend to cause significant public concern online.

Source: podrobno.uz