Rare and Violent Wildlife Encounter as Komodo Dragon Attacks Water Buffalo Near Rural Wetlands. June 6, 2026 — 4:09 p.m. CDT — remote wetland preserve outside Lake Charles, Louisiana. Wildlife authorities are investigating an extraordinary and disturbing incident after a massive Komodo dragon was captured on video attempting to bring down a full-sized water buffalo near a marshy watering area in southwestern Louisiana. According to preliminary reports, the encounter occurred late Saturday aftern

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), may not have wings or breathe fire, but they are excellent swimmers! 🦎🏊‍♂️ Despite their water prowess, they are only known to occasionally swim between the four Indonesian islands that they inhabit within Komodo National Park (Komodo, Rinca, Gili Montang, Gili Dasami). These large lizards are believed to be homebodies. Many will even remain within the same valleys that they were hatched in. | Science Channel

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water! Yes that’s a Komodo Dragon swimming from one island to another a rare sight indeed in the Komodo Islands. #komodo #kayaking #kayakingkomodo #noroads | No Roads Expeditions