Community Monitor Lizard Found Carrying Remains of Baby in Shocking Discovery in Samut Prakan

[Georgealbert]

Pictures from the scene courtesy of Matichon.

 

A deeply disturbing incident occurred on 14 May, in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, when a monitor lizard was discovered carrying what appeared to be the remains of a human infant in its mouth.

 

Emergency services were alerted at approximately 12:55, after a passerby spotted the large reptile clutching part of a small body near Soi King Kaew 28, in Racha Thewa sub-district. Rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation swiftly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

 

Upon investigation, officials confirmed the remains to be that of a newborn baby. It is believed the infant had been recently abandoned. Rescue teams found the severed head and partial shoulder of the child near a building wall, while the rest of the body, including the torso and legs, was reportedly dragged underneath a structure by the monitor lizard.

The grim discovery has shocked local residents and authorities alike. Officials say the condition of the body suggests the child had been deceased for some time before being discovered by the reptile.

 

Local police have launched an urgent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and abandonment. Forensic experts will examine the remains to establish whether the baby was stillborn or died after birth. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area in hopes of identifying any suspects who may have been involved in discarding the body.

 

Monitor lizards, known locally as “tua ngern tua thong,” are a common sight in many parts of Thailand and can grow to significant sizes. While they are generally not aggressive to humans, they are opportunistic scavengers and are known to feed on dead flesh when available.

 

As of the latest reports, the infant’s identity remains unknown. Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-14.

 

 

 

 

[Tarteso]

One of these criatures came to visit me last week 🤔

 

 

[nauseus]

Sad story. It looks like the real monsters are those who abandoned the baby.

 

Quite a lot monitors in and near what's left of the mangroves in Samut Prakan. 

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Upon investigation, officials confirmed the remains to be that of a newborn baby. It is believed the infant had been recently abandoned. Rescue teams found the severed head and partial shoulder of the child near a building wall, while the rest of the body, including the torso and legs, was reportedly dragged underneath a structure by the monitor lizard.

Dear God take this little one into your arms.... 

[TexasCowboy]

1 hour ago, Tarteso said:

One of these criatures came to visit me last week 🤔

 

 

1 hour ago, Tarteso said:

One of these criatures came to visit me last week 🤔

 

I hope it ate all your Cobras and Pit Vipers.

[Thingamabob]

20 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Pictures from the scene courtesy of Matichon.

 

A deeply disturbing incident occurred on 14 May, in the Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan province, when a monitor lizard was discovered carrying what appeared to be the remains of a human infant in its mouth.

 

Emergency services were alerted at approximately 12:55, after a passerby spotted the large reptile clutching part of a small body near Soi King Kaew 28, in Racha Thewa sub-district. Rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation swiftly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

 

Upon investigation, officials confirmed the remains to be that of a newborn baby. It is believed the infant had been recently abandoned. Rescue teams found the severed head and partial shoulder of the child near a building wall, while the rest of the body, including the torso and legs, was reportedly dragged underneath a structure by the monitor lizard.

The grim discovery has shocked local residents and authorities alike. Officials say the condition of the body suggests the child had been deceased for some time before being discovered by the reptile.

 

Local police have launched an urgent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and abandonment. Forensic experts will examine the remains to establish whether the baby was stillborn or died after birth. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area in hopes of identifying any suspects who may have been involved in discarding the body.

 

Monitor lizards, known locally as “tua ngern tua thong,” are a common sight in many parts of Thailand and can grow to significant sizes. While they are generally not aggressive to humans, they are opportunistic scavengers and are known to feed on dead flesh when available.

 

As of the latest reports, the infant’s identity remains unknown. Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to come forward.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-14.

 

 

 

 

A very sad case. I hope the monitor lizard is ok. Not it's fault.

[quake]

Oh dear.

So sad.

R.I.P. Little one.

[bunnjohn]

2 hours ago, Tarteso said:

One of these criatures came to visit me last week 🤔

 

It didn’t eat you then 

[Blueman1]

3 hours ago, nauseus said:

Sad story. It looks like the real monsters are those who abandoned the baby.

 

Quite a lot monitors in and near what's left of the mangroves in Samut Prakan. 

 

Quite a lot monitors in and near what's left of the mangroves in Samut Prakan.  I Even saw a Large Monitor Lizard crossing a Main Road HERE in Nong Khai Yesterday,NO Mangroves HERE Though.......

[Blueman1]

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

A very sad case. I hope the monitor lizard is ok. Not it's fault.

A very sad case. I hope the monitor lizard is ok. Not it's fault.....It's Only Nature I Suppose !!

[Captain Flack]

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[Burma Bill]

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

remains of a human infant in its mouth.

 

 

If the mother of this newborn child gets to know its fate. she will be horrified and ashamed.

 

RIP newly born baby - you should be suckling milk, not providing nourishment for a lizard!

[mrfill]

2 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

 

If the mother of this newborn child gets to know its fate. she will be horrified and ashamed.

 

RIP newly born baby - you should be suckling milk, not providing nourishment for a lizard!

But the mother just abandoned the baby and walked away. You think she cares?

[richard_smith237]

15 minutes ago, mrfill said:

But the mother just abandoned the baby and walked away. You think she cares?

 

Indeed - who can say what heartbreaking circumstances led to this moment? Whatever the case, the mother is clearly in urgent need of help.

 

This may be a vulnerable young woman suffering in silence, or perhaps a stillbirth - we do not yet know.

 

But even if it is not, the desperation that drives a mother to such an extreme act is undeniably tragic. Yes, it may be illegal, and many will judge harshly, with no attempt at understanding.

Yet for a mother to act in such stark opposition to every natural instinct suggests that something has gone profoundly wrong. Something that demands compassion before condemnation perhaps.